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Add 24/28 and 28/70

24/28 + 28/70 is 44/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    28/70 = 28 × 2/70 × 2 = 56/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/140 + 56/140 = 120 + 56/140 = 176/140
  5. 176/140 simplified gives 44/35
  6. So, 24/28 + 28/70 = 44/35
    In mixed form: 19/35

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