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Add 8/9 and 24/70

8/9 + 24/70 is 388/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    8/9 = 8 × 70/9 × 70 = 560/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/630 + 216/630 = 560 + 216/630 = 776/630
  5. 776/630 simplified gives 388/315
  6. So, 8/9 + 24/70 = 388/315
    In mixed form: 173/315

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