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Add 70/63 and 8/96

1^st number: 1 7/63, 2^nd number: 8/96

70/63 + 8/96 is 43/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   70/63 = 70 × 32/63 × 32 = 2240/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   8/96 = 8 × 21/96 × 21 = 168/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/2016 + 168/2016 = 2240 + 168/2016 = 2408/2016
5. 2408/2016 simplified gives 43/36
6. So, 70/63 + 8/96 = 43/36
   In mixed form: 17/36

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