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Add 70/21 and 25/96

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 25/96

70/21 + 25/96 is 115/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   70/21 = 70 × 32/21 × 32 = 2240/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   25/96 = 25 × 7/96 × 7 = 175/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/672 + 175/672 = 2240 + 175/672 = 2415/672
5. 2415/672 simplified gives 115/32
6. So, 70/21 + 25/96 = 115/32
   In mixed form: 319/32

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