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Add 70/2 and 60/96

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 60/96

70/2 + 60/96 is 285/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   70/2 = 70 × 48/2 × 48 = 3360/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/96 + 60/96 = 3360 + 60/96 = 3420/96
5. 3420/96 simplified gives 285/8
6. So, 70/2 + 60/96 = 285/8
   In mixed form: 355/8

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