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Add 45/96 and 70/18

1^st number: 45/96, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

45/96 + 70/18 is 1255/288.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   70/18 = 70 × 16/18 × 16 = 1120/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/288 + 1120/288 = 135 + 1120/288 = 1255/288
5. So, 45/96 + 70/18 = 1255/288
   In mixed form: 4103/288

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