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Add 24/15 and 21/70

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 21/70

24/15 + 21/70 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/210 + 63/210 = 336 + 63/210 = 399/210
  5. 399/210 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 24/15 + 21/70 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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