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Add 49/24 and 84/70

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

49/24 + 84/70 is 389/120.

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,
   49/24 = 49 × 35/24 × 35 = 1715/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   84/70 = 84 × 12/70 × 12 = 1008/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1715/840 + 1008/840 = 1715 + 1008/840 = 2723/840
5. 2723/840 simplified gives 389/120
6. So, 49/24 + 84/70 = 389/120
   In mixed form: 329/120

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