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Add 24/12 and 7/70

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 7/70

24/12 + 7/70 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    24/12 = 24 × 35/12 × 35 = 840/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    7/70 = 7 × 6/70 × 6 = 42/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/420 + 42/420 = 840 + 42/420 = 882/420
  5. 882/420 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 24/12 + 7/70 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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