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Add 70/50 and 49/96

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 49/96

70/50 + 49/96 is 917/480.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   70/50 = 70 × 48/50 × 48 = 3360/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   49/96 = 49 × 25/96 × 25 = 1225/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/2400 + 1225/2400 = 3360 + 1225/2400 = 4585/2400
5. 4585/2400 simplified gives 917/480
6. So, 70/50 + 49/96 = 917/480
   In mixed form: 1437/480

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