Add 10/70 and 21/24
10/70 + 21/24 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
10/70 = 10 × 12/70 × 12 = 120/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840 - Add the two like fractions:
120/840 + 735/840 = 120 + 735/840 = 855/840 - 855/840 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 10/70 + 21/24 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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