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Add 14/21 and 24/70

14/21 + 24/70 is 106/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    14/21 = 14 × 10/21 × 10 = 140/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/210 + 72/210 = 140 + 72/210 = 212/210
  5. 212/210 simplified gives 106/105
  6. So, 14/21 + 24/70 = 106/105
    In mixed form: 11/105

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