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Add 35/70 and 90/96

35/70 + 90/96 is 23/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   35/70 = 35 × 48/70 × 48 = 1680/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   90/96 = 90 × 35/96 × 35 = 3150/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/3360 + 3150/3360 = 1680 + 3150/3360 = 4830/3360
5. 4830/3360 simplified gives 23/16
6. So, 35/70 + 90/96 = 23/16
   In mixed form: 17/16

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