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Add 24/45 and 3/70

24/45 + 3/70 is 121/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    24/45 = 24 × 14/45 × 14 = 336/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/630 + 27/630 = 336 + 27/630 = 363/630
  5. 363/630 simplified gives 121/210
  6. So, 24/45 + 3/70 = 121/210

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