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Add 70/24 and 40/84

1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 40/84

70/24 + 40/84 is 95/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    40/84 = 40 × 2/84 × 2 = 80/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/168 + 80/168 = 490 + 80/168 = 570/168
  5. 570/168 simplified gives 95/28
  6. So, 70/24 + 40/84 = 95/28
    In mixed form: 311/28

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