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Add 54/24 and 15/70

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 15/70

54/24 + 15/70 is 69/28.

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,
   54/24 = 54 × 35/24 × 35 = 1890/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/840 + 180/840 = 1890 + 180/840 = 2070/840
5. 2070/840 simplified gives 69/28
6. So, 54/24 + 15/70 = 69/28
   In mixed form: 213/28

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