Add 18/7 and 24/70
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 24/70
18/7 + 24/70 is 102/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
18/7 = 18 × 10/7 × 10 = 180/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
24/70 = 24 × 1/70 × 1 = 24/70 - Add the two like fractions:
180/70 + 24/70 = 180 + 24/70 = 204/70 - 204/70 simplified gives 102/35
- So, 18/7 + 24/70 = 102/35
In mixed form: 232/35
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