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Add 60/56 and 24/70

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 24/70

60/56 + 24/70 is 99/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/280 + 96/280 = 300 + 96/280 = 396/280
5. 396/280 simplified gives 99/70
6. So, 60/56 + 24/70 = 99/70
   In mixed form: 129/70

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