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Add 70/10 and 14/24

1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 14/24

70/10 + 14/24 is 91/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    70/10 = 70 × 12/10 × 12 = 840/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/120 + 70/120 = 840 + 70/120 = 910/120
  5. 910/120 simplified gives 91/12
  6. So, 70/10 + 14/24 = 91/12
    In mixed form: 77/12

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