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Add 56/24 and 3/70

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

56/24 + 3/70 is 499/210.

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,
    56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    3/70 = 3 × 12/70 × 12 = 36/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/840 + 36/840 = 1960 + 36/840 = 1996/840
  5. 1996/840 simplified gives 499/210
  6. So, 56/24 + 3/70 = 499/210
    In mixed form: 279/210

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