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Add 3/70 and 4/24

3/70 + 4/24 is 22/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    3/70 = 3 × 12/70 × 12 = 36/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/840 + 140/840 = 36 + 140/840 = 176/840
  5. 176/840 simplified gives 22/105
  6. So, 3/70 + 4/24 = 22/105

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