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Add 96/45 and 24/70

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 24/70

96/45 + 24/70 is 52/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   96/45 = 96 × 14/45 × 14 = 1344/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/630 + 216/630 = 1344 + 216/630 = 1560/630
5. 1560/630 simplified gives 52/21
6. So, 96/45 + 24/70 = 52/21
   In mixed form: 210/21

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