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Add 96/70 and 40/16

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

96/70 + 40/16 is 271/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   96/70 = 96 × 8/70 × 8 = 768/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/560 + 1400/560 = 768 + 1400/560 = 2168/560
5. 2168/560 simplified gives 271/70
6. So, 96/70 + 40/16 = 271/70
   In mixed form: 361/70

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