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Add 35/24 and 4/70

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 4/70

35/24 + 4/70 is 1273/840.

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,
    35/24 = 35 × 35/24 × 35 = 1225/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    4/70 = 4 × 12/70 × 12 = 48/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/840 + 48/840 = 1225 + 48/840 = 1273/840
  5. So, 35/24 + 4/70 = 1273/840
    In mixed form: 1433/840

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