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Add 70/60 and 90/24

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

70/60 + 90/24 is 59/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   70/60 = 70 × 2/60 × 2 = 140/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/120 + 450/120 = 140 + 450/120 = 590/120
5. 590/120 simplified gives 59/12
6. So, 70/60 + 90/24 = 59/12
   In mixed form: 411/12

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