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Add 27/60 and 70/24

1^st number: 27/60, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

27/60 + 70/24 is 101/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   27/60 = 27 × 2/60 × 2 = 54/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/120 + 350/120 = 54 + 350/120 = 404/120
5. 404/120 simplified gives 101/30
6. So, 27/60 + 70/24 = 101/30
   In mixed form: 311/30

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