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Add 96/70 and 10/56

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 10/56

96/70 + 10/56 is 31/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   96/70 = 96 × 4/70 × 4 = 384/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/280 + 50/280 = 384 + 50/280 = 434/280
5. 434/280 simplified gives 31/20
6. So, 96/70 + 10/56 = 31/20
   In mixed form: 111/20

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