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Add 40/18 and 24/70

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 24/70

40/18 + 24/70 is 808/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    40/18 = 40 × 35/18 × 35 = 1400/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/630 + 216/630 = 1400 + 216/630 = 1616/630
  5. 1616/630 simplified gives 808/315
  6. So, 40/18 + 24/70 = 808/315
    In mixed form: 2178/315

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