Add 14/5 and 70/24, Solve 2 4/5 + 2 22/24 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 70/24

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

14/5 + 70/24 is 343/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
14/5 = 14 × 24/5 × 24 = 336/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
Add the two like fractions:
336/120 + 350/120 = 336 + 350/120 = 686/120
686/120 simplified gives 343/60
So, 14/5 + 70/24 = 343/60
In mixed form: 543/60

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