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Add 70/4 and 60/96

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 60/96

70/4 + 60/96 is 145/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   70/4 = 70 × 24/4 × 24 = 1680/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/96 + 60/96 = 1680 + 60/96 = 1740/96
5. 1740/96 simplified gives 145/8
6. So, 70/4 + 60/96 = 145/8
   In mixed form: 181/8

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