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Add 24/81 and 54/70

24/81 + 54/70 is 1009/945.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    24/81 = 24 × 70/81 × 70 = 1680/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    54/70 = 54 × 81/70 × 81 = 4374/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/5670 + 4374/5670 = 1680 + 4374/5670 = 6054/5670
  5. 6054/5670 simplified gives 1009/945
  6. So, 24/81 + 54/70 = 1009/945
    In mixed form: 164/945

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