Add 6/24 and 2/70
6/24 + 2/70 is 39/140.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840 - Add the two like fractions:
210/840 + 24/840 = 210 + 24/840 = 234/840 - 234/840 simplified gives 39/140
- So, 6/24 + 2/70 = 39/140
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