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Add 24/70 and 50/6

1st number: 24/70, 2nd number: 8 2/6

24/70 + 50/6 is 911/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/210 + 1750/210 = 72 + 1750/210 = 1822/210
  5. 1822/210 simplified gives 911/105
  6. So, 24/70 + 50/6 = 911/105
    In mixed form: 871/105

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