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Add 4/70 and 75/24

1st number: 4/70, 2nd number: 3 3/24

4/70 + 75/24 is 891/280.

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,
    4/70 = 4 × 12/70 × 12 = 48/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    75/24 = 75 × 35/24 × 35 = 2625/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/840 + 2625/840 = 48 + 2625/840 = 2673/840
  5. 2673/840 simplified gives 891/280
  6. So, 4/70 + 75/24 = 891/280
    In mixed form: 351/280

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