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Add 7/24 and 4/70

7/24 + 4/70 is 293/840.

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,
    7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    4/70 = 4 × 12/70 × 12 = 48/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/840 + 48/840 = 245 + 48/840 = 293/840
  5. So, 7/24 + 4/70 = 293/840

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