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Add 1/70 and 63/24

1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 2 15/24

1/70 + 63/24 is 739/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    1/70 = 1 × 12/70 × 12 = 12/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/840 + 2205/840 = 12 + 2205/840 = 2217/840
  5. 2217/840 simplified gives 739/280
  6. So, 1/70 + 63/24 = 739/280
    In mixed form: 2179/280

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