Add 70/24 and 14/9, Solve 2 22/24 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 70/24 and 14/9

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

70/24 + 14/9 is 161/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
14/9 = 14 × 8/9 × 8 = 112/72
Add the two like fractions:
210/72 + 112/72 = 210 + 112/72 = 322/72
322/72 simplified gives 161/36
So, 70/24 + 14/9 = 161/36
In mixed form: 417/36

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