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Add 24/42 and 35/70

24/42 + 35/70 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/210 + 105/210 = 120 + 105/210 = 225/210
  5. 225/210 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 24/42 + 35/70 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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