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Add 70/24 and 40/60

1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 40/60

70/24 + 40/60 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    40/60 = 40 × 2/60 × 2 = 80/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/120 + 80/120 = 350 + 80/120 = 430/120
  5. 430/120 simplified gives 43/12
  6. So, 70/24 + 40/60 = 43/12
    In mixed form: 37/12

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