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Add 75/16 and 70/96

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 70/96

75/16 + 70/96 is 65/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   75/16 = 75 × 6/16 × 6 = 450/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/96 + 70/96 = 450 + 70/96 = 520/96
5. 520/96 simplified gives 65/12
6. So, 75/16 + 70/96 = 65/12
   In mixed form: 55/12

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