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Add 70/96 and 50/15

1^st number: 70/96, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

70/96 + 50/15 is 65/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 15 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 15 × 32 = 480,
   50/15 = 50 × 32/15 × 32 = 1600/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/480 + 1600/480 = 350 + 1600/480 = 1950/480
5. 1950/480 simplified gives 65/16
6. So, 70/96 + 50/15 = 65/16
   In mixed form: 41/16

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