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Add 24/14 and 70/75

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 70/75

24/14 + 70/75 is 278/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
    24/14 = 24 × 75/14 × 75 = 1800/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    70/75 = 70 × 14/75 × 14 = 980/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/1050 + 980/1050 = 1800 + 980/1050 = 2780/1050
  5. 2780/1050 simplified gives 278/105
  6. So, 24/14 + 70/75 = 278/105
    In mixed form: 268/105

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