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Add 70/24 and 28/60

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 28/60

70/24 + 28/60 is 203/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
   28/60 = 28 × 2/60 × 2 = 56/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/120 + 56/120 = 350 + 56/120 = 406/120
5. 406/120 simplified gives 203/60
6. So, 70/24 + 28/60 = 203/60
   In mixed form: 323/60

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