Add 14/70 and 15/24
14/70 + 15/24 is 33/40.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Add the two like fractions:
168/840 + 525/840 = 168 + 525/840 = 693/840 - 693/840 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 14/70 + 15/24 = 33/40
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