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Add 10/24 and 54/70

10/24 + 54/70 is 499/420.

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,
    54/70 = 54 × 12/70 × 12 = 648/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/840 + 648/840 = 350 + 648/840 = 998/840
  5. 998/840 simplified gives 499/420
  6. So, 10/24 + 54/70 = 499/420
    In mixed form: 179/420

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