Add 10/8 and 24/70
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 24/70
10/8 + 24/70 is 223/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280 - Add the two like fractions:
350/280 + 96/280 = 350 + 96/280 = 446/280 - 446/280 simplified gives 223/140
- So, 10/8 + 24/70 = 223/140
In mixed form: 183/140
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