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Add 5/70 and 75/24

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 3 3/24

5/70 + 75/24 is 179/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   5/70 = 5 × 12/70 × 12 = 60/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   75/24 = 75 × 35/24 × 35 = 2625/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/840 + 2625/840 = 60 + 2625/840 = 2685/840
5. 2685/840 simplified gives 179/56
6. So, 5/70 + 75/24 = 179/56
   In mixed form: 311/56

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