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Add 15/70 and 30/24

1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 1 6/24

15/70 + 30/24 is 41/28.

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,
    15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    30/24 = 30 × 35/24 × 35 = 1050/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/840 + 1050/840 = 180 + 1050/840 = 1230/840
  5. 1230/840 simplified gives 41/28
  6. So, 15/70 + 30/24 = 41/28
    In mixed form: 113/28

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