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Add 70/16 and 60/24

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

70/16 + 60/24 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   70/16 = 70 × 3/16 × 3 = 210/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   60/24 = 60 × 2/24 × 2 = 120/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/48 + 120/48 = 210 + 120/48 = 330/48
5. 330/48 simplified gives 55/8
6. So, 70/16 + 60/24 = 55/8
   In mixed form: 67/8

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