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Add 3/24 and 12/70

3/24 + 12/70 is 83/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    12/70 = 12 × 12/70 × 12 = 144/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/840 + 144/840 = 105 + 144/840 = 249/840
  5. 249/840 simplified gives 83/280
  6. So, 3/24 + 12/70 = 83/280

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