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Add 24/5 and 14/7

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

24/5 + 14/7 is 34/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   24/5 = 24 × 7/5 × 7 = 168/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   14/7 = 14 × 5/7 × 5 = 70/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/35 + 70/35 = 168 + 70/35 = 238/35
5. 238/35 simplified gives 34/5
6. So, 24/5 + 14/7 = 34/5
   In mixed form: 64/5

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