Add 15/24 and 20/70
15/24 + 20/70 is 51/56.
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,
20/70 = 20 × 12/70 × 12 = 240/840 - Add the two like fractions:
525/840 + 240/840 = 525 + 240/840 = 765/840 - 765/840 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 15/24 + 20/70 = 51/56
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