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Add 70/24 and 36/80

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 36/80

70/24 + 36/80 is 101/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   70/24 = 70 × 10/24 × 10 = 700/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/240 + 108/240 = 700 + 108/240 = 808/240
5. 808/240 simplified gives 101/30
6. So, 70/24 + 36/80 = 101/30
   In mixed form: 311/30

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