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Add 15/24 and 70/14

1^st number: 15/24, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

15/24 + 70/14 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   70/14 = 70 × 12/14 × 12 = 840/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/168 + 840/168 = 105 + 840/168 = 945/168
5. 945/168 simplified gives 45/8
6. So, 15/24 + 70/14 = 45/8
   In mixed form: 55/8

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