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Add 24/4 and 56/70

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 56/70

24/4 + 56/70 is 34/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   24/4 = 24 × 35/4 × 35 = 840/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/140 + 112/140 = 840 + 112/140 = 952/140
5. 952/140 simplified gives 34/5
6. So, 24/4 + 56/70 = 34/5
   In mixed form: 64/5

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