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Add 70/96 and 50/45

1^st number: 70/96, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

70/96 + 50/45 is 265/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   70/96 = 70 × 15/96 × 15 = 1050/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   50/45 = 50 × 32/45 × 32 = 1600/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1440 + 1600/1440 = 1050 + 1600/1440 = 2650/1440
5. 2650/1440 simplified gives 265/144
6. So, 70/96 + 50/45 = 265/144
   In mixed form: 1121/144

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