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Add 6/96 and 70/4

1^st number: 6/96, 2^nd number: 17 2/4

6/96 + 70/4 is 281/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 4 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   70/4 = 70 × 24/4 × 24 = 1680/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/96 + 1680/96 = 6 + 1680/96 = 1686/96
5. 1686/96 simplified gives 281/16
6. So, 6/96 + 70/4 = 281/16
   In mixed form: 179/16

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