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Add 70/49 and 24/60

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 24/60

70/49 + 24/60 is 64/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   70/49 = 70 × 60/49 × 60 = 4200/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   24/60 = 24 × 49/60 × 49 = 1176/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4200/2940 + 1176/2940 = 4200 + 1176/2940 = 5376/2940
5. 5376/2940 simplified gives 64/35
6. So, 70/49 + 24/60 = 64/35
   In mixed form: 129/35

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