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Add 70/28 and 75/24

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 3 3/24

70/28 + 75/24 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   70/28 = 70 × 6/28 × 6 = 420/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/168 + 525/168 = 420 + 525/168 = 945/168
5. 945/168 simplified gives 45/8
6. So, 70/28 + 75/24 = 45/8
   In mixed form: 55/8

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