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Add 5/25 and 24/70

5/25 + 24/70 is 19/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    5/25 = 5 × 14/25 × 14 = 70/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    24/70 = 24 × 5/70 × 5 = 120/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/350 + 120/350 = 70 + 120/350 = 190/350
  5. 190/350 simplified gives 19/35
  6. So, 5/25 + 24/70 = 19/35

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