Add 70/10 and 7/24
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 7/24
70/10 + 7/24 is 175/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
70/10 = 70 × 12/10 × 12 = 840/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Add the two like fractions:
840/120 + 35/120 = 840 + 35/120 = 875/120 - 875/120 simplified gives 175/24
- So, 70/10 + 7/24 = 175/24
In mixed form: 77/24
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