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Add 6/70 and 9/24

6/70 + 9/24 is 129/280.

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,
    6/70 = 6 × 12/70 × 12 = 72/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    9/24 = 9 × 35/24 × 35 = 315/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/840 + 315/840 = 72 + 315/840 = 387/840
  5. 387/840 simplified gives 129/280
  6. So, 6/70 + 9/24 = 129/280

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