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Add 15/18 and 70/24

1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 2 22/24

15/18 + 70/24 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    15/18 = 15 × 4/18 × 4 = 60/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/72 + 210/72 = 60 + 210/72 = 270/72
  5. 270/72 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 15/18 + 70/24 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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