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Add 20/27 and 70/24

1^st number: 20/27, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

20/27 + 70/24 is 395/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   70/24 = 70 × 9/24 × 9 = 630/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/216 + 630/216 = 160 + 630/216 = 790/216
5. 790/216 simplified gives 395/108
6. So, 20/27 + 70/24 = 395/108
   In mixed form: 371/108

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