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Add 2/70 and 35/24

1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 11/24

2/70 + 35/24 is 1249/840.

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,
    35/24 = 35 × 35/24 × 35 = 1225/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/840 + 1225/840 = 24 + 1225/840 = 1249/840
  5. So, 2/70 + 35/24 = 1249/840
    In mixed form: 1409/840

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