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Add 9/96 and 56/70

9/96 + 56/70 is 143/160.

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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,
   9/96 = 9 × 35/96 × 35 = 315/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   56/70 = 56 × 48/70 × 48 = 2688/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/3360 + 2688/3360 = 315 + 2688/3360 = 3003/3360
5. 3003/3360 simplified gives 143/160
6. So, 9/96 + 56/70 = 143/160

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