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Add 70/24 and 42/90

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 42/90

70/24 + 42/90 is 203/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   70/24 = 70 × 15/24 × 15 = 1050/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/360 + 168/360 = 1050 + 168/360 = 1218/360
5. 1218/360 simplified gives 203/60
6. So, 70/24 + 42/90 = 203/60
   In mixed form: 323/60

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