Add 70/7 and 8/24, Solve 10 0/7 + 8/24 as a fraction

Add 70/7 and 8/24

1^st number: 10 0/7, 2^nd number: 8/24

70/7 + 8/24 is 31/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
70/7 = 70 × 24/7 × 24 = 1680/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
Add the two like fractions:
1680/168 + 56/168 = 1680 + 56/168 = 1736/168
1736/168 simplified gives 31/3
So, 70/7 + 8/24 = 31/3
In mixed form: 101/3

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