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Add 24/5 and 70/7

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 10 0/7

24/5 + 70/7 is 74/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    24/5 = 24 × 7/5 × 7 = 168/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    70/7 = 70 × 5/7 × 5 = 350/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/35 + 350/35 = 168 + 350/35 = 518/35
  5. 518/35 simplified gives 74/5
  6. So, 24/5 + 70/7 = 74/5
    In mixed form: 144/5

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