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Add 56/70 and 35/96

56/70 + 35/96 is 559/480.

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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,
   56/70 = 56 × 48/70 × 48 = 2688/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   35/96 = 35 × 35/96 × 35 = 1225/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/3360 + 1225/3360 = 2688 + 1225/3360 = 3913/3360
5. 3913/3360 simplified gives 559/480
6. So, 56/70 + 35/96 = 559/480
   In mixed form: 179/480

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