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Add 54/70 and 8/24

54/70 + 8/24 is 116/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    54/70 = 54 × 12/70 × 12 = 648/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    8/24 = 8 × 35/24 × 35 = 280/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/840 + 280/840 = 648 + 280/840 = 928/840
  5. 928/840 simplified gives 116/105
  6. So, 54/70 + 8/24 = 116/105
    In mixed form: 111/105

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