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Add 70/30 and 25/24

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

70/30 + 25/24 is 27/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   70/30 = 70 × 4/30 × 4 = 280/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/120 + 125/120 = 280 + 125/120 = 405/120
5. 405/120 simplified gives 27/8
6. So, 70/30 + 25/24 = 27/8
   In mixed form: 33/8

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