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Add 84/70 and 24/72

1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 24/72

84/70 + 24/72 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    84/70 = 84 × 36/70 × 36 = 3024/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    24/72 = 24 × 35/72 × 35 = 840/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/2520 + 840/2520 = 3024 + 840/2520 = 3864/2520
  5. 3864/2520 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 84/70 + 24/72 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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