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Add 70/75 and 24/80

70/75 + 24/80 is 37/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   70/75 = 70 × 16/75 × 16 = 1120/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
   24/80 = 24 × 15/80 × 15 = 360/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/1200 + 360/1200 = 1120 + 360/1200 = 1480/1200
5. 1480/1200 simplified gives 37/30
6. So, 70/75 + 24/80 = 37/30
   In mixed form: 17/30

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