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Add 70/24 and 50/9

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

70/24 + 50/9 is 305/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    50/9 = 50 × 8/9 × 8 = 400/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/72 + 400/72 = 210 + 400/72 = 610/72
  5. 610/72 simplified gives 305/36
  6. So, 70/24 + 50/9 = 305/36
    In mixed form: 817/36

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