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Add 70/30 and 24/32

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 24/32

70/30 + 24/32 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   70/30 = 70 × 16/30 × 16 = 1120/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   24/32 = 24 × 15/32 × 15 = 360/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/480 + 360/480 = 1120 + 360/480 = 1480/480
5. 1480/480 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 70/30 + 24/32 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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