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Add 70/24 and 14/40

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 14/40

70/24 + 14/40 is 49/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/120 + 42/120 = 350 + 42/120 = 392/120
5. 392/120 simplified gives 49/15
6. So, 70/24 + 14/40 = 49/15
   In mixed form: 34/15

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