Add 18/24 and 14/70
18/24 + 14/70 is 19/20.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 35/24 × 35 = 630/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
14/70 = 14 × 12/70 × 12 = 168/840 - Add the two like fractions:
630/840 + 168/840 = 630 + 168/840 = 798/840 - 798/840 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 18/24 + 14/70 = 19/20
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