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Add 36/12 and 70/96

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 70/96

36/12 + 70/96 is 179/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   36/12 = 36 × 8/12 × 8 = 288/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/96 + 70/96 = 288 + 70/96 = 358/96
5. 358/96 simplified gives 179/48
6. So, 36/12 + 70/96 = 179/48
   In mixed form: 335/48

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