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Add 45/24 and 49/70

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 49/70

45/24 + 49/70 is 103/40.

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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,
   45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   49/70 = 49 × 12/70 × 12 = 588/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/840 + 588/840 = 1575 + 588/840 = 2163/840
5. 2163/840 simplified gives 103/40
6. So, 45/24 + 49/70 = 103/40
   In mixed form: 223/40

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