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Add 70/90 and 24/5

1st number: 70/90, 2nd number: 4 4/5

70/90 + 24/5 is 251/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    24/5 = 24 × 18/5 × 18 = 432/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/90 + 432/90 = 70 + 432/90 = 502/90
  5. 502/90 simplified gives 251/45
  6. So, 70/90 + 24/5 = 251/45
    In mixed form: 526/45

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