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Add 72/24 and 1/70

1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 1/70

72/24 + 1/70 is 211/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    72/24 = 72 × 35/24 × 35 = 2520/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    1/70 = 1 × 12/70 × 12 = 12/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/840 + 12/840 = 2520 + 12/840 = 2532/840
  5. 2532/840 simplified gives 211/70
  6. So, 72/24 + 1/70 = 211/70
    In mixed form: 31/70

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