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Add 70/75 and 90/96

70/75 + 90/96 is 449/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   70/75 = 70 × 32/75 × 32 = 2240/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   90/96 = 90 × 25/96 × 25 = 2250/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/2400 + 2250/2400 = 2240 + 2250/2400 = 4490/2400
5. 4490/2400 simplified gives 449/240
6. So, 70/75 + 90/96 = 449/240
   In mixed form: 1209/240

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