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Add 70/96 and 2/60

70/96 + 2/60 is 61/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/480 + 16/480 = 350 + 16/480 = 366/480
5. 366/480 simplified gives 61/80
6. So, 70/96 + 2/60 = 61/80

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