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Add 18/24 and 54/70

18/24 + 54/70 is 213/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    18/24 = 18 × 35/24 × 35 = 630/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    54/70 = 54 × 12/70 × 12 = 648/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/840 + 648/840 = 630 + 648/840 = 1278/840
  5. 1278/840 simplified gives 213/140
  6. So, 18/24 + 54/70 = 213/140
    In mixed form: 173/140

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