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Add 5/96 and 70/72

5/96 + 70/72 is 295/288.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   70/72 = 70 × 4/72 × 4 = 280/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/288 + 280/288 = 15 + 280/288 = 295/288
5. So, 5/96 + 70/72 = 295/288
   In mixed form: 17/288

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