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Add 1/24 and 28/70

1/24 + 28/70 is 53/120.

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,
    1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    28/70 = 28 × 12/70 × 12 = 336/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/840 + 336/840 = 35 + 336/840 = 371/840
  5. 371/840 simplified gives 53/120
  6. So, 1/24 + 28/70 = 53/120

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