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Add 24/49 and 63/70

24/49 + 63/70 is 681/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    24/49 = 24 × 10/49 × 10 = 240/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    63/70 = 63 × 7/70 × 7 = 441/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/490 + 441/490 = 240 + 441/490 = 681/490
  5. So, 24/49 + 63/70 = 681/490
    In mixed form: 1191/490

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