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Add 24/18 and 56/70

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 56/70

24/18 + 56/70 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   24/18 = 24 × 35/18 × 35 = 840/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   56/70 = 56 × 9/70 × 9 = 504/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/630 + 504/630 = 840 + 504/630 = 1344/630
5. 1344/630 simplified gives 32/15
6. So, 24/18 + 56/70 = 32/15
   In mixed form: 22/15

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