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Add 81/70 and 10/24

1st number: 1 11/70, 2nd number: 10/24

81/70 + 10/24 is 661/420.

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,
    81/70 = 81 × 12/70 × 12 = 972/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/840 + 350/840 = 972 + 350/840 = 1322/840
  5. 1322/840 simplified gives 661/420
  6. So, 81/70 + 10/24 = 661/420
    In mixed form: 1241/420

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