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Add 14/70 and 15/24

14/70 + 15/24 is 33/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    14/70 = 14 × 12/70 × 12 = 168/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/840 + 525/840 = 168 + 525/840 = 693/840
  5. 693/840 simplified gives 33/40
  6. So, 14/70 + 15/24 = 33/40

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