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Add 70/96 and 40/42

70/96 + 40/42 is 565/336.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 42 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   40/42 = 40 × 16/42 × 16 = 640/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/672 + 640/672 = 490 + 640/672 = 1130/672
5. 1130/672 simplified gives 565/336
6. So, 70/96 + 40/42 = 565/336
   In mixed form: 1229/336

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