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Add 70/32 and 70/96

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 70/96

70/32 + 70/96 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   70/32 = 70 × 3/32 × 3 = 210/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/96 + 70/96 = 210 + 70/96 = 280/96
5. 280/96 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 70/32 + 70/96 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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