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Add 70/6 and 50/96

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 50/96

70/6 + 50/96 is 195/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   70/6 = 70 × 16/6 × 16 = 1120/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/96 + 50/96 = 1120 + 50/96 = 1170/96
5. 1170/96 simplified gives 195/16
6. So, 70/6 + 50/96 = 195/16
   In mixed form: 123/16

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