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Add 24/21 and 6/70

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 6/70

24/21 + 6/70 is 43/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    24/21 = 24 × 10/21 × 10 = 240/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/210 + 18/210 = 240 + 18/210 = 258/210
  5. 258/210 simplified gives 43/35
  6. So, 24/21 + 6/70 = 43/35
    In mixed form: 18/35

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