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Add 70/3 and 50/96

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 50/96

70/3 + 50/96 is 1145/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
   70/3 = 70 × 32/3 × 32 = 2240/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/96 + 50/96 = 2240 + 50/96 = 2290/96
5. 2290/96 simplified gives 1145/48
6. So, 70/3 + 50/96 = 1145/48
   In mixed form: 2341/48

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