Add 15/24 and 16/70
15/24 + 16/70 is 239/280.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
16/70 = 16 × 12/70 × 12 = 192/840 - Add the two like fractions:
525/840 + 192/840 = 525 + 192/840 = 717/840 - 717/840 simplified gives 239/280
- So, 15/24 + 16/70 = 239/280
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