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Add 24/9 and 40/70

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 40/70

24/9 + 40/70 is 68/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    24/9 = 24 × 70/9 × 70 = 1680/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/630 + 360/630 = 1680 + 360/630 = 2040/630
  5. 2040/630 simplified gives 68/21
  6. So, 24/9 + 40/70 = 68/21
    In mixed form: 35/21

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