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Add 45/96 and 84/70

1^st number: 45/96, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

45/96 + 84/70 is 267/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   84/70 = 84 × 48/70 × 48 = 4032/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/3360 + 4032/3360 = 1575 + 4032/3360 = 5607/3360
5. 5607/3360 simplified gives 267/160
6. So, 45/96 + 84/70 = 267/160
   In mixed form: 1107/160

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