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Add 70/96 and 50/3

1^st number: 70/96, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

70/96 + 50/3 is 835/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 3 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 3 × 32 = 96,
   50/3 = 50 × 32/3 × 32 = 1600/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/96 + 1600/96 = 70 + 1600/96 = 1670/96
5. 1670/96 simplified gives 835/48
6. So, 70/96 + 50/3 = 835/48
   In mixed form: 1719/48

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