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Add 70/54 and 24/8

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 3 0/8

70/54 + 24/8 is 116/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   24/8 = 24 × 27/8 × 27 = 648/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/216 + 648/216 = 280 + 648/216 = 928/216
5. 928/216 simplified gives 116/27
6. So, 70/54 + 24/8 = 116/27
   In mixed form: 48/27

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