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Add 24/70 and 16/54

24/70 + 16/54 is 604/945.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    24/70 = 24 × 27/70 × 27 = 648/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    16/54 = 16 × 35/54 × 35 = 560/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1890 + 560/1890 = 648 + 560/1890 = 1208/1890
  5. 1208/1890 simplified gives 604/945
  6. So, 24/70 + 16/54 = 604/945

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