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Add 5/70 and 96/40

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 2 16/40

5/70 + 96/40 is 173/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   96/40 = 96 × 7/40 × 7 = 672/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/280 + 672/280 = 20 + 672/280 = 692/280
5. 692/280 simplified gives 173/70
6. So, 5/70 + 96/40 = 173/70
   In mixed form: 233/70

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