Add 2/70 and 24/84
2/70 + 24/84 is 11/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
12/420 + 120/420 = 12 + 120/420 = 132/420 - 132/420 simplified gives 11/35
- So, 2/70 + 24/84 = 11/35
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