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Add 54/70 and 50/96

54/70 + 50/96 is 2171/1680.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   54/70 = 54 × 48/70 × 48 = 2592/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   50/96 = 50 × 35/96 × 35 = 1750/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/3360 + 1750/3360 = 2592 + 1750/3360 = 4342/3360
5. 4342/3360 simplified gives 2171/1680
6. So, 54/70 + 50/96 = 2171/1680
   In mixed form: 1491/1680

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