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Add 70/28 and 2/24

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 2/24

70/28 + 2/24 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    70/28 = 70 × 6/28 × 6 = 420/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/168 + 14/168 = 420 + 14/168 = 434/168
  5. 434/168 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 70/28 + 2/24 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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