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Add 24/28 and 49/70

24/28 + 49/70 is 109/70.

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,
    49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/140 + 98/140 = 120 + 98/140 = 218/140
  5. 218/140 simplified gives 109/70
  6. So, 24/28 + 49/70 = 109/70
    In mixed form: 139/70

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