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Add 70/96 and 56/70

70/96 + 56/70 is 367/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   56/70 = 56 × 48/70 × 48 = 2688/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/3360 + 2688/3360 = 2450 + 2688/3360 = 5138/3360
5. 5138/3360 simplified gives 367/240
6. So, 70/96 + 56/70 = 367/240
   In mixed form: 1127/240

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