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Add 75/70 and 27/96

1^st number: 1 5/70, 2^nd number: 27/96

75/70 + 27/96 is 303/224.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   75/70 = 75 × 48/70 × 48 = 3600/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   27/96 = 27 × 35/96 × 35 = 945/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/3360 + 945/3360 = 3600 + 945/3360 = 4545/3360
5. 4545/3360 simplified gives 303/224
6. So, 75/70 + 27/96 = 303/224
   In mixed form: 179/224

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