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Add 60/24 and 24/70

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 24/70

60/24 + 24/70 is 199/70.

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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,
   60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   24/70 = 24 × 12/70 × 12 = 288/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/840 + 288/840 = 2100 + 288/840 = 2388/840
5. 2388/840 simplified gives 199/70
6. So, 60/24 + 24/70 = 199/70
   In mixed form: 259/70

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