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Add 25/24 and 70/84

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 70/84

25/24 + 70/84 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    70/84 = 70 × 2/84 × 2 = 140/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/168 + 140/168 = 175 + 140/168 = 315/168
  5. 315/168 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 25/24 + 70/84 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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