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Add 70/84 and 25/24

1^st number: 70/84, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

70/84 + 25/24 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   70/84 = 70 × 2/84 × 2 = 140/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/168 + 175/168 = 140 + 175/168 = 315/168
5. 315/168 simplified gives 15/8
6. So, 70/84 + 25/24 = 15/8
   In mixed form: 17/8

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