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Add 63/70 and 24/28

63/70 + 24/28 is 123/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    63/70 = 63 × 2/70 × 2 = 126/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/140 + 120/140 = 126 + 120/140 = 246/140
  5. 246/140 simplified gives 123/70
  6. So, 63/70 + 24/28 = 123/70
    In mixed form: 153/70

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