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Add 70/6 and 72/96

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 72/96

70/6 + 72/96 is 149/12.

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,
   72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/96 + 72/96 = 1120 + 72/96 = 1192/96
5. 1192/96 simplified gives 149/12
6. So, 70/6 + 72/96 = 149/12
   In mixed form: 125/12

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