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Add 14/70 and 21/24

14/70 + 21/24 is 43/40.

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,
    21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/840 + 735/840 = 168 + 735/840 = 903/840
  5. 903/840 simplified gives 43/40
  6. So, 14/70 + 21/24 = 43/40
    In mixed form: 13/40

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