Add 70/24 and 32/14, Solve 2 22/24 + 2 4/14 as a fraction

Add 70/24 and 32/14

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 2 4/14

70/24 + 32/14 is 437/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
32/14 = 32 × 12/14 × 12 = 384/168
Add the two like fractions:
490/168 + 384/168 = 490 + 384/168 = 874/168
874/168 simplified gives 437/84
So, 70/24 + 32/14 = 437/84
In mixed form: 517/84

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