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Add 2/70 and 28/24

1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 4/24

2/70 + 28/24 is 251/210.

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,
    2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/840 + 980/840 = 24 + 980/840 = 1004/840
  5. 1004/840 simplified gives 251/210
  6. So, 2/70 + 28/24 = 251/210
    In mixed form: 141/210

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