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Add 70/75 and 90/24

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

70/75 + 90/24 is 281/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/600 + 2250/600 = 560 + 2250/600 = 2810/600
5. 2810/600 simplified gives 281/60
6. So, 70/75 + 90/24 = 281/60
   In mixed form: 441/60

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