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Add 70/49 and 84/96

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 84/96

70/49 + 84/96 is 129/56.

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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,
   84/96 = 84 × 49/96 × 49 = 4116/4704
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6720/4704 + 4116/4704 = 6720 + 4116/4704 = 10836/4704
5. 10836/4704 simplified gives 129/56
6. So, 70/49 + 84/96 = 129/56
   In mixed form: 217/56

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