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Add 70/27 and 30/96

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 30/96

70/27 + 30/96 is 1255/432.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   30/96 = 30 × 9/96 × 9 = 270/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/864 + 270/864 = 2240 + 270/864 = 2510/864
5. 2510/864 simplified gives 1255/432
6. So, 70/27 + 30/96 = 1255/432
   In mixed form: 2391/432

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