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Add 70/24 and 45/4

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

70/24 + 45/4 is 85/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 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 4 × 6 = 24,
   45/4 = 45 × 6/4 × 6 = 270/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/24 + 270/24 = 70 + 270/24 = 340/24
5. 340/24 simplified gives 85/6
6. So, 70/24 + 45/4 = 85/6
   In mixed form: 141/6

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