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Add 70/96 and 84/70

1^st number: 70/96, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

70/96 + 84/70 is 463/240.

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,
   84/70 = 84 × 48/70 × 48 = 4032/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/3360 + 4032/3360 = 2450 + 4032/3360 = 6482/3360
5. 6482/3360 simplified gives 463/240
6. So, 70/96 + 84/70 = 463/240
   In mixed form: 1223/240

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