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Add 96/25 and 70/56

1^st number: 3 21/25, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

96/25 + 70/56 is 509/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   96/25 = 96 × 56/25 × 56 = 5376/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   70/56 = 70 × 25/56 × 25 = 1750/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5376/1400 + 1750/1400 = 5376 + 1750/1400 = 7126/1400
5. 7126/1400 simplified gives 509/100
6. So, 96/25 + 70/56 = 509/100
   In mixed form: 59/100

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