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Add 70/96 and 42/63

70/96 + 42/63 is 67/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   70/96 = 70 × 21/96 × 21 = 1470/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/2016 + 1344/2016 = 1470 + 1344/2016 = 2814/2016
5. 2814/2016 simplified gives 67/48
6. So, 70/96 + 42/63 = 67/48
   In mixed form: 119/48

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