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Add 70/12 and 25/24

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

70/12 + 25/24 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   70/12 = 70 × 2/12 × 2 = 140/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/24 + 25/24 = 140 + 25/24 = 165/24
5. 165/24 simplified gives 55/8
6. So, 70/12 + 25/24 = 55/8
   In mixed form: 67/8

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