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Add 30/70 and 8/24

30/70 + 8/24 is 16/21.

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,
    30/70 = 30 × 12/70 × 12 = 360/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    8/24 = 8 × 35/24 × 35 = 280/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/840 + 280/840 = 360 + 280/840 = 640/840
  5. 640/840 simplified gives 16/21
  6. So, 30/70 + 8/24 = 16/21

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