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Add 70/18 and 24/8

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 3 0/8

70/18 + 24/8 is 62/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   70/18 = 70 × 4/18 × 4 = 280/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   24/8 = 24 × 9/8 × 9 = 216/72
4. Add the two fractions:
   280/72 + 216/72 = 280 + 216/72 = 496/72
5. 496/72 simplified gives 62/9
6. So, 70/18 + 24/8 = 62/9
   In mixed form: 68/9

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