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Add 70/96 and 10/50

70/96 + 10/50 is 223/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   70/96 = 70 × 25/96 × 25 = 1750/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   10/50 = 10 × 48/50 × 48 = 480/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/2400 + 480/2400 = 1750 + 480/2400 = 2230/2400
5. 2230/2400 simplified gives 223/240
6. So, 70/96 + 10/50 = 223/240

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