Add 2/70 and 21/24
2/70 + 21/24 is 253/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840 - Add the two like fractions:
24/840 + 735/840 = 24 + 735/840 = 759/840 - 759/840 simplified gives 253/280
- So, 2/70 + 21/24 = 253/280
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