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Add 54/24 and 25/70

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 25/70

54/24 + 25/70 is 73/28.

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,
   25/70 = 25 × 12/70 × 12 = 300/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/840 + 300/840 = 1890 + 300/840 = 2190/840
5. 2190/840 simplified gives 73/28
6. So, 54/24 + 25/70 = 73/28
   In mixed form: 217/28

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