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Add 10/4 and 24/70

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 24/70

10/4 + 24/70 is 199/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/140 + 48/140 = 350 + 48/140 = 398/140
  5. 398/140 simplified gives 199/70
  6. So, 10/4 + 24/70 = 199/70
    In mixed form: 259/70

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