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Add 12/24 and 1/70

12/24 + 1/70 is 18/35.

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,
    12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    1/70 = 1 × 12/70 × 12 = 12/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/840 + 12/840 = 420 + 12/840 = 432/840
  5. 432/840 simplified gives 18/35
  6. So, 12/24 + 1/70 = 18/35

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