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Add 24/81 and 9/70

24/81 + 9/70 is 803/1890.

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,
    9/70 = 9 × 81/70 × 81 = 729/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/5670 + 729/5670 = 1680 + 729/5670 = 2409/5670
  5. 2409/5670 simplified gives 803/1890
  6. So, 24/81 + 9/70 = 803/1890

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