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Add 70/24 and 56/42

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

70/24 + 56/42 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   56/42 = 56 × 4/42 × 4 = 224/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/168 + 224/168 = 490 + 224/168 = 714/168
5. 714/168 simplified gives 17/4
6. So, 70/24 + 56/42 = 17/4
   In mixed form: 41/4

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