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Add 70/49 and 20/96

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 20/96

70/49 + 20/96 is 275/168.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
   70/49 = 70 × 96/49 × 96 = 6720/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   20/96 = 20 × 49/96 × 49 = 980/4704
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6720/4704 + 980/4704 = 6720 + 980/4704 = 7700/4704
5. 7700/4704 simplified gives 275/168
6. So, 70/49 + 20/96 = 275/168
   In mixed form: 1107/168

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