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Add 70/2 and 56/24

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

70/2 + 56/24 is 112/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
   70/2 = 70 × 12/2 × 12 = 840/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   56/24 = 56 × 1/24 × 1 = 56/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/24 + 56/24 = 840 + 56/24 = 896/24
5. 896/24 simplified gives 112/3
6. So, 70/2 + 56/24 = 112/3
   In mixed form: 371/3

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