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Add 30/24 and 5/70

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 5/70

30/24 + 5/70 is 37/28.

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,
    5/70 = 5 × 12/70 × 12 = 60/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/840 + 60/840 = 1050 + 60/840 = 1110/840
  5. 1110/840 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 30/24 + 5/70 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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