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Add 70/25 and 18/24

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 18/24

70/25 + 18/24 is 71/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    70/25 = 70 × 24/25 × 24 = 1680/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/600 + 450/600 = 1680 + 450/600 = 2130/600
  5. 2130/600 simplified gives 71/20
  6. So, 70/25 + 18/24 = 71/20
    In mixed form: 311/20

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