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Add 5/96 and 70/48

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

5/96 + 70/48 is 145/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   70/48 = 70 × 2/48 × 2 = 140/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/96 + 140/96 = 5 + 140/96 = 145/96
5. So, 5/96 + 70/48 = 145/96
   In mixed form: 149/96

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