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Add 80/28 and 70/24

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

80/28 + 70/24 is 485/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   80/28 = 80 × 6/28 × 6 = 480/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/168 + 490/168 = 480 + 490/168 = 970/168
5. 970/168 simplified gives 485/84
6. So, 80/28 + 70/24 = 485/84
   In mixed form: 565/84

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