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Add 24/21 and 63/70

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 63/70

24/21 + 63/70 is 143/70.

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,
    63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/210 + 189/210 = 240 + 189/210 = 429/210
  5. 429/210 simplified gives 143/70
  6. So, 24/21 + 63/70 = 143/70
    In mixed form: 23/70

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