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Add 14/70 and 24/20

1st number: 14/70, 2nd number: 1 4/20

14/70 + 24/20 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    14/70 = 14 × 2/70 × 2 = 28/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/140 + 168/140 = 28 + 168/140 = 196/140
  5. 196/140 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 14/70 + 24/20 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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