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Add 70/24 and 63/27

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

70/24 + 63/27 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   70/24 = 70 × 9/24 × 9 = 630/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   63/27 = 63 × 8/27 × 8 = 504/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/216 + 504/216 = 630 + 504/216 = 1134/216
5. 1134/216 simplified gives 21/4
6. So, 70/24 + 63/27 = 21/4
   In mixed form: 51/4

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