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Add 24/36 and 45/70

24/36 + 45/70 is 55/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    24/36 = 24 × 35/36 × 35 = 840/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    45/70 = 45 × 18/70 × 18 = 810/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/1260 + 810/1260 = 840 + 810/1260 = 1650/1260
  5. 1650/1260 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 24/36 + 45/70 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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