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Add 36/24 and 16/70

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 16/70

36/24 + 16/70 is 121/70.

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,
    36/24 = 36 × 35/24 × 35 = 1260/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    16/70 = 16 × 12/70 × 12 = 192/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/840 + 192/840 = 1260 + 192/840 = 1452/840
  5. 1452/840 simplified gives 121/70
  6. So, 36/24 + 16/70 = 121/70
    In mixed form: 151/70

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