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Add 2/24 and 16/70

2/24 + 16/70 is 131/420.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    16/70 = 16 × 12/70 × 12 = 192/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/840 + 192/840 = 70 + 192/840 = 262/840
  5. 262/840 simplified gives 131/420
  6. So, 2/24 + 16/70 = 131/420

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