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Add 72/70 and 2/96

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

72/70 + 2/96 is 1763/1680.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   72/70 = 72 × 48/70 × 48 = 3456/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/3360 + 70/3360 = 3456 + 70/3360 = 3526/3360
5. 3526/3360 simplified gives 1763/1680
6. So, 72/70 + 2/96 = 1763/1680
   In mixed form: 183/1680

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