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Add 24/35 and 70/42

1^st number: 24/35, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

24/35 + 70/42 is 247/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   70/42 = 70 × 5/42 × 5 = 350/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/210 + 350/210 = 144 + 350/210 = 494/210
5. 494/210 simplified gives 247/105
6. So, 24/35 + 70/42 = 247/105
   In mixed form: 237/105

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