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Add 70/7 and 80/24

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 3 8/24

70/7 + 80/24 is 40/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    70/7 = 70 × 24/7 × 24 = 1680/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    80/24 = 80 × 7/24 × 7 = 560/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/168 + 560/168 = 1680 + 560/168 = 2240/168
  5. 2240/168 simplified gives 40/3
  6. So, 70/7 + 80/24 = 40/3
    In mixed form: 131/3

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