Add 5/24 and 1/70
5/24 + 1/70 is 187/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
1/70 = 1 × 12/70 × 12 = 12/840 - Add the two like fractions:
175/840 + 12/840 = 175 + 12/840 = 187/840 - So, 5/24 + 1/70 = 187/840
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