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Add 80/24 and 15/70

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 15/70

80/24 + 15/70 is 149/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   80/24 = 80 × 35/24 × 35 = 2800/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/840 + 180/840 = 2800 + 180/840 = 2980/840
5. 2980/840 simplified gives 149/42
6. So, 80/24 + 15/70 = 149/42
   In mixed form: 323/42

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