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Add 75/96 and 98/70

1^st number: 75/96, 2^nd number: 1 28/70

75/96 + 98/70 is 349/160.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   75/96 = 75 × 35/96 × 35 = 2625/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   98/70 = 98 × 48/70 × 48 = 4704/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2625/3360 + 4704/3360 = 2625 + 4704/3360 = 7329/3360
5. 7329/3360 simplified gives 349/160
6. So, 75/96 + 98/70 = 349/160
   In mixed form: 229/160

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