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Add 56/28 and 24/70

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 24/70

56/28 + 24/70 is 82/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/140 + 48/140 = 280 + 48/140 = 328/140
  5. 328/140 simplified gives 82/35
  6. So, 56/28 + 24/70 = 82/35
    In mixed form: 212/35

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