Add 14/70 and 12/24
14/70 + 12/24 is 7/10.
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,
14/70 = 14 × 12/70 × 12 = 168/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840 - Add the two like fractions:
168/840 + 420/840 = 168 + 420/840 = 588/840 - 588/840 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 14/70 + 12/24 = 7/10
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