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Add 25/30 and 70/24

1^st number: 25/30, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

25/30 + 70/24 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/120 + 350/120 = 100 + 350/120 = 450/120
5. 450/120 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 25/30 + 70/24 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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