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Add 70/96 and 50/6

1^st number: 70/96, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

70/96 + 50/6 is 145/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 6 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 6 × 16 = 96,
   50/6 = 50 × 16/6 × 16 = 800/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/96 + 800/96 = 70 + 800/96 = 870/96
5. 870/96 simplified gives 145/16
6. So, 70/96 + 50/6 = 145/16
   In mixed form: 91/16

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