Add 49/24 and 7/70, Solve 2 1/24 + 7/70 as a fraction

Add 49/24 and 7/70

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 7/70

49/24 + 7/70 is 257/120.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
49/24 = 49 × 35/24 × 35 = 1715/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
7/70 = 7 × 12/70 × 12 = 84/840
Add the two like fractions:
1715/840 + 84/840 = 1715 + 84/840 = 1799/840
1799/840 simplified gives 257/120
So, 49/24 + 7/70 = 257/120
In mixed form: 217/120

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