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Add 84/70 and 12/96

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 12/96

84/70 + 12/96 is 53/40.

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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,
   84/70 = 84 × 48/70 × 48 = 4032/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   12/96 = 12 × 35/96 × 35 = 420/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/3360 + 420/3360 = 4032 + 420/3360 = 4452/3360
5. 4452/3360 simplified gives 53/40
6. So, 84/70 + 12/96 = 53/40
   In mixed form: 113/40

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