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Add 70/24 and 84/54

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

70/24 + 84/54 is 161/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 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 54 × 4 = 216,
   84/54 = 84 × 4/54 × 4 = 336/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/216 + 336/216 = 630 + 336/216 = 966/216
5. 966/216 simplified gives 161/36
6. So, 70/24 + 84/54 = 161/36
   In mixed form: 417/36

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