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Add 70/24 and 72/80

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 72/80

70/24 + 72/80 is 229/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   70/24 = 70 × 10/24 × 10 = 700/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/240 + 216/240 = 700 + 216/240 = 916/240
5. 916/240 simplified gives 229/60
6. So, 70/24 + 72/80 = 229/60
   In mixed form: 349/60

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