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Add 24/5 and 35/70

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 35/70

24/5 + 35/70 is 53/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    24/5 = 24 × 14/5 × 14 = 336/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    35/70 = 35 × 1/70 × 1 = 35/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/70 + 35/70 = 336 + 35/70 = 371/70
  5. 371/70 simplified gives 53/10
  6. So, 24/5 + 35/70 = 53/10
    In mixed form: 53/10

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