Add 2/70 and 28/24
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 4/24
2/70 + 28/24 is 251/210.
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,
28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840 - Add the two like fractions:
24/840 + 980/840 = 24 + 980/840 = 1004/840 - 1004/840 simplified gives 251/210
- So, 2/70 + 28/24 = 251/210
In mixed form: 141/210
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