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Add 63/24 and 32/70

1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 32/70

63/24 + 32/70 is 863/280.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    32/70 = 32 × 12/70 × 12 = 384/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/840 + 384/840 = 2205 + 384/840 = 2589/840
  5. 2589/840 simplified gives 863/280
  6. So, 63/24 + 32/70 = 863/280
    In mixed form: 323/280

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