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Add 70/24 and 42/6

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

70/24 + 42/6 is 119/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   70/24 = 70 × 1/24 × 1 = 70/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   42/6 = 42 × 4/6 × 4 = 168/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/24 + 168/24 = 70 + 168/24 = 238/24
5. 238/24 simplified gives 119/12
6. So, 70/24 + 42/6 = 119/12
   In mixed form: 911/12

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