Add 49/70 and 2/24
49/70 + 2/24 is 47/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
49/70 = 49 × 12/70 × 12 = 588/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840 - Add the two like fractions:
588/840 + 70/840 = 588 + 70/840 = 658/840 - 658/840 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 49/70 + 2/24 = 47/60
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