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Add 80/70 and 5/24

1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 5/24

80/70 + 5/24 is 227/168.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    80/70 = 80 × 12/70 × 12 = 960/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/840 + 175/840 = 960 + 175/840 = 1135/840
  5. 1135/840 simplified gives 227/168
  6. So, 80/70 + 5/24 = 227/168
    In mixed form: 159/168

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