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Add 70/24 and 12/70

1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 12/70

70/24 + 12/70 is 1297/420.

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,
    70/24 = 70 × 35/24 × 35 = 2450/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    12/70 = 12 × 12/70 × 12 = 144/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/840 + 144/840 = 2450 + 144/840 = 2594/840
  5. 2594/840 simplified gives 1297/420
  6. So, 70/24 + 12/70 = 1297/420
    In mixed form: 337/420

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