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Add 70/24 and 27/28

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 27/28

70/24 + 27/28 is 163/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   27/28 = 27 × 6/28 × 6 = 162/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/168 + 162/168 = 490 + 162/168 = 652/168
5. 652/168 simplified gives 163/42
6. So, 70/24 + 27/28 = 163/42
   In mixed form: 337/42

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