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Add 20/24 and 3/70

20/24 + 3/70 is 92/105.

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,
    20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    3/70 = 3 × 12/70 × 12 = 36/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/840 + 36/840 = 700 + 36/840 = 736/840
  5. 736/840 simplified gives 92/105
  6. So, 20/24 + 3/70 = 92/105

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