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Add 49/70 and 45/24

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

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

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   49/70 = 49 × 12/70 × 12 = 588/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/840 + 1575/840 = 588 + 1575/840 = 2163/840
5. 2163/840 simplified gives 103/40
6. So, 49/70 + 45/24 = 103/40
   In mixed form: 223/40

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