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Add 32/24 and 49/70

1^st number: 1 8/24, 2^nd number: 49/70

32/24 + 49/70 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   32/24 = 32 × 35/24 × 35 = 1120/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   49/70 = 49 × 12/70 × 12 = 588/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/840 + 588/840 = 1120 + 588/840 = 1708/840
5. 1708/840 simplified gives 61/30
6. So, 32/24 + 49/70 = 61/30
   In mixed form: 21/30

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