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Add 70/24 and 35/70

1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 35/70

70/24 + 35/70 is 41/12.

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,
    35/70 = 35 × 12/70 × 12 = 420/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/840 + 420/840 = 2450 + 420/840 = 2870/840
  5. 2870/840 simplified gives 41/12
  6. So, 70/24 + 35/70 = 41/12
    In mixed form: 35/12

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