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Add 24/70 and 45/90

24/70 + 45/90 is 59/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/630 + 315/630 = 216 + 315/630 = 531/630
  5. 531/630 simplified gives 59/70
  6. So, 24/70 + 45/90 = 59/70

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