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Add 20/70 and 25/24

1st number: 20/70, 2nd number: 1 1/24

20/70 + 25/24 is 223/168.

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,
    20/70 = 20 × 12/70 × 12 = 240/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/840 + 875/840 = 240 + 875/840 = 1115/840
  5. 1115/840 simplified gives 223/168
  6. So, 20/70 + 25/24 = 223/168
    In mixed form: 155/168

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