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Add 70/20 and 35/96

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 35/96

70/20 + 35/96 is 371/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   70/20 = 70 × 24/20 × 24 = 1680/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/480 + 175/480 = 1680 + 175/480 = 1855/480
5. 1855/480 simplified gives 371/96
6. So, 70/20 + 35/96 = 371/96
   In mixed form: 383/96

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