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Add 72/96 and 8/70

72/96 + 8/70 is 121/140.

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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,
   72/96 = 72 × 35/96 × 35 = 2520/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   8/70 = 8 × 48/70 × 48 = 384/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/3360 + 384/3360 = 2520 + 384/3360 = 2904/3360
5. 2904/3360 simplified gives 121/140
6. So, 72/96 + 8/70 = 121/140

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