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Add 24/70 and 98/20

1st number: 24/70, 2nd number: 4 18/20

24/70 + 98/20 is 367/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    98/20 = 98 × 7/20 × 7 = 686/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/140 + 686/140 = 48 + 686/140 = 734/140
  5. 734/140 simplified gives 367/70
  6. So, 24/70 + 98/20 = 367/70
    In mixed form: 517/70

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