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Add 42/24 and 2/70

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

42/24 + 2/70 is 249/140.

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,
    42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/840 + 24/840 = 1470 + 24/840 = 1494/840
  5. 1494/840 simplified gives 249/140
  6. So, 42/24 + 2/70 = 249/140
    In mixed form: 1109/140

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