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Add 27/20 and 70/24

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

27/20 + 70/24 is 64/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   27/20 = 27 × 6/20 × 6 = 162/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/120 + 350/120 = 162 + 350/120 = 512/120
5. 512/120 simplified gives 64/15
6. So, 27/20 + 70/24 = 64/15
   In mixed form: 44/15

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