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Add 72/70 and 6/96

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

72/70 + 6/96 is 611/560.

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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,
   6/96 = 6 × 35/96 × 35 = 210/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/3360 + 210/3360 = 3456 + 210/3360 = 3666/3360
5. 3666/3360 simplified gives 611/560
6. So, 72/70 + 6/96 = 611/560
   In mixed form: 151/560

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