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Add 42/8 and 24/70

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 24/70

42/8 + 24/70 is 783/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/280 + 96/280 = 1470 + 96/280 = 1566/280
  5. 1566/280 simplified gives 783/140
  6. So, 42/8 + 24/70 = 783/140
    In mixed form: 583/140

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