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Add 30/24 and 24/70

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 24/70

30/24 + 24/70 is 223/140.

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,
    30/24 = 30 × 35/24 × 35 = 1050/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    24/70 = 24 × 12/70 × 12 = 288/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/840 + 288/840 = 1050 + 288/840 = 1338/840
  5. 1338/840 simplified gives 223/140
  6. So, 30/24 + 24/70 = 223/140
    In mixed form: 183/140

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