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Add 7/70 and 96/40

1^st number: 7/70, 2^nd number: 2 16/40

7/70 + 96/40 is 5/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   7/70 = 7 × 4/70 × 4 = 28/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   96/40 = 96 × 7/40 × 7 = 672/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/280 + 672/280 = 28 + 672/280 = 700/280
5. 700/280 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 7/70 + 96/40 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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