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Add 84/70 and 84/24

1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 3 12/24

84/70 + 84/24 is 47/10.

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,
    84/70 = 84 × 12/70 × 12 = 1008/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    84/24 = 84 × 35/24 × 35 = 2940/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/840 + 2940/840 = 1008 + 2940/840 = 3948/840
  5. 3948/840 simplified gives 47/10
  6. So, 84/70 + 84/24 = 47/10
    In mixed form: 47/10

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