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Add 24/70 and 42/50

24/70 + 42/50 is 207/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    24/70 = 24 × 5/70 × 5 = 120/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/350 + 294/350 = 120 + 294/350 = 414/350
  5. 414/350 simplified gives 207/175
  6. So, 24/70 + 42/50 = 207/175
    In mixed form: 132/175

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