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Add 70/90 and 48/24

1^st number: 70/90, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

70/90 + 48/24 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   48/24 = 48 × 15/24 × 15 = 720/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/360 + 720/360 = 280 + 720/360 = 1000/360
5. 1000/360 simplified gives 25/9
6. So, 70/90 + 48/24 = 25/9
   In mixed form: 27/9

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