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Add 70/6 and 25/24

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 1/24

70/6 + 25/24 is 305/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    70/6 = 70 × 4/6 × 4 = 280/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/24 + 25/24 = 280 + 25/24 = 305/24
  5. So, 70/6 + 25/24 = 305/24
    In mixed form: 1217/24

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