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Add 70/49 and 6/24

1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 6/24

70/49 + 6/24 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    70/49 = 70 × 24/49 × 24 = 1680/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    6/24 = 6 × 49/24 × 49 = 294/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/1176 + 294/1176 = 1680 + 294/1176 = 1974/1176
  5. 1974/1176 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 70/49 + 6/24 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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