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Add 4/12 and 24/70

4/12 + 24/70 is 71/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    4/12 = 4 × 35/12 × 35 = 140/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    24/70 = 24 × 6/70 × 6 = 144/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/420 + 144/420 = 140 + 144/420 = 284/420
  5. 284/420 simplified gives 71/105
  6. So, 4/12 + 24/70 = 71/105

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