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Add 70/96 and 30/24

1^st number: 70/96, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

70/96 + 30/24 is 95/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   30/24 = 30 × 4/24 × 4 = 120/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/96 + 120/96 = 70 + 120/96 = 190/96
5. 190/96 simplified gives 95/48
6. So, 70/96 + 30/24 = 95/48
   In mixed form: 147/48

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