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Add 2/70 and 84/24

1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 3 12/24

2/70 + 84/24 is 247/70.

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,
    84/24 = 84 × 35/24 × 35 = 2940/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/840 + 2940/840 = 24 + 2940/840 = 2964/840
  5. 2964/840 simplified gives 247/70
  6. So, 2/70 + 84/24 = 247/70
    In mixed form: 337/70

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