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Add 72/3 and 70/96

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 70/96

72/3 + 70/96 is 1187/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
   72/3 = 72 × 32/3 × 32 = 2304/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/96 + 70/96 = 2304 + 70/96 = 2374/96
5. 2374/96 simplified gives 1187/48
6. So, 72/3 + 70/96 = 1187/48
   In mixed form: 2435/48

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