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Add 27/45 and 70/24

1^st number: 27/45, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

27/45 + 70/24 is 211/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   27/45 = 27 × 8/45 × 8 = 216/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   70/24 = 70 × 15/24 × 15 = 1050/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/360 + 1050/360 = 216 + 1050/360 = 1266/360
5. 1266/360 simplified gives 211/60
6. So, 27/45 + 70/24 = 211/60
   In mixed form: 331/60

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