Add 10/24 and 56/70
10/24 + 56/70 is 73/60.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
56/70 = 56 × 12/70 × 12 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
350/840 + 672/840 = 350 + 672/840 = 1022/840 - 1022/840 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 10/24 + 56/70 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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