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Add 10/24 and 24/70

10/24 + 24/70 is 319/420.

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,
    10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    24/70 = 24 × 12/70 × 12 = 288/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/840 + 288/840 = 350 + 288/840 = 638/840
  5. 638/840 simplified gives 319/420
  6. So, 10/24 + 24/70 = 319/420

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