Add 24/5 and 8/70, Solve 4 4/5 + 8/70 as a fraction

Add 24/5 and 8/70

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 8/70

24/5 + 8/70 is 172/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
24/5 = 24 × 14/5 × 14 = 336/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
8/70 = 8 × 1/70 × 1 = 8/70
Add the two like fractions:
336/70 + 8/70 = 336 + 8/70 = 344/70
344/70 simplified gives 172/35
So, 24/5 + 8/70 = 172/35
In mixed form: 432/35

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