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Add 70/24 and 45/49

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 45/49

70/24 + 45/49 is 2255/588.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   70/24 = 70 × 49/24 × 49 = 3430/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   45/49 = 45 × 24/49 × 24 = 1080/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/1176 + 1080/1176 = 3430 + 1080/1176 = 4510/1176
5. 4510/1176 simplified gives 2255/588
6. So, 70/24 + 45/49 = 2255/588
   In mixed form: 3491/588

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