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Add 12/70 and 24/8

1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 3 0/8

12/70 + 24/8 is 111/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    24/8 = 24 × 35/8 × 35 = 840/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/280 + 840/280 = 48 + 840/280 = 888/280
  5. 888/280 simplified gives 111/35
  6. So, 12/70 + 24/8 = 111/35
    In mixed form: 36/35

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