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Add 70/24 and 50/15

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

70/24 + 50/15 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/120 + 400/120 = 350 + 400/120 = 750/120
5. 750/120 simplified gives 25/4
6. So, 70/24 + 50/15 = 25/4
   In mixed form: 61/4

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