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Add 24/54 and 9/70

24/54 + 9/70 is 361/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    24/54 = 24 × 35/54 × 35 = 840/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    9/70 = 9 × 27/70 × 27 = 243/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/1890 + 243/1890 = 840 + 243/1890 = 1083/1890
  5. 1083/1890 simplified gives 361/630
  6. So, 24/54 + 9/70 = 361/630

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