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Add 60/24 and 49/70

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 49/70

60/24 + 49/70 is 16/5.

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,
   60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   49/70 = 49 × 12/70 × 12 = 588/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/840 + 588/840 = 2100 + 588/840 = 2688/840
5. 2688/840 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 60/24 + 49/70 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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