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Add 60/8 and 24/70

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 24/70

60/8 + 24/70 is 549/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/280 + 96/280 = 2100 + 96/280 = 2196/280
  5. 2196/280 simplified gives 549/70
  6. So, 60/8 + 24/70 = 549/70
    In mixed form: 759/70

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