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Add 24/70 and 56/81

24/70 + 56/81 is 2932/2835.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    24/70 = 24 × 81/70 × 81 = 1944/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    56/81 = 56 × 70/81 × 70 = 3920/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/5670 + 3920/5670 = 1944 + 3920/5670 = 5864/5670
  5. 5864/5670 simplified gives 2932/2835
  6. So, 24/70 + 56/81 = 2932/2835
    In mixed form: 197/2835

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