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Add 70/35 and 60/24

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

70/35 + 60/24 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   70/35 = 70 × 24/35 × 24 = 1680/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/840 + 2100/840 = 1680 + 2100/840 = 3780/840
5. 3780/840 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 70/35 + 60/24 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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