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Add 72/24 and 2/70

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 2/70

72/24 + 2/70 is 106/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   72/24 = 72 × 35/24 × 35 = 2520/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/840 + 24/840 = 2520 + 24/840 = 2544/840
5. 2544/840 simplified gives 106/35
6. So, 72/24 + 2/70 = 106/35
   In mixed form: 31/35

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