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Add 70/24 and 80/70

1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 1 10/70

70/24 + 80/70 is 341/84.

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,
    80/70 = 80 × 12/70 × 12 = 960/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/840 + 960/840 = 2450 + 960/840 = 3410/840
  5. 3410/840 simplified gives 341/84
  6. So, 70/24 + 80/70 = 341/84
    In mixed form: 45/84

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