Add 6/24 and 27/70
6/24 + 27/70 is 89/140.
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,
27/70 = 27 × 12/70 × 12 = 324/840 - Add the two like fractions:
210/840 + 324/840 = 210 + 324/840 = 534/840 - 534/840 simplified gives 89/140
- So, 6/24 + 27/70 = 89/140
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