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Add 35/24 and 70/96

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 70/96

35/24 + 70/96 is 35/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   35/24 = 35 × 4/24 × 4 = 140/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/96 + 70/96 = 140 + 70/96 = 210/96
5. 210/96 simplified gives 35/16
6. So, 35/24 + 70/96 = 35/16
   In mixed form: 23/16

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