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Add 70/24 and 54/45

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

70/24 + 54/45 is 247/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
   54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/360 + 432/360 = 1050 + 432/360 = 1482/360
5. 1482/360 simplified gives 247/60
6. So, 70/24 + 54/45 = 247/60
   In mixed form: 47/60

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