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Add 70/24 and 49/70

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 49/70

70/24 + 49/70 is 217/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   70/24 = 70 × 35/24 × 35 = 2450/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   49/70 = 49 × 12/70 × 12 = 588/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/840 + 588/840 = 2450 + 588/840 = 3038/840
5. 3038/840 simplified gives 217/60
6. So, 70/24 + 49/70 = 217/60
   In mixed form: 337/60

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