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Add 56/70 and 7/24

56/70 + 7/24 is 131/120.

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,
    56/70 = 56 × 12/70 × 12 = 672/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/840 + 245/840 = 672 + 245/840 = 917/840
  5. 917/840 simplified gives 131/120
  6. So, 56/70 + 7/24 = 131/120
    In mixed form: 111/120

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