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Add 24/35 and 70/20

1^st number: 24/35, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

24/35 + 70/20 is 293/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   24/35 = 24 × 4/35 × 4 = 96/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/140 + 490/140 = 96 + 490/140 = 586/140
5. 586/140 simplified gives 293/70
6. So, 24/35 + 70/20 = 293/70
   In mixed form: 413/70

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