Add 21/8 and 24/70, Solve 2 5/8 + 24/70 as a fraction

Add 21/8 and 24/70

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 24/70

21/8 + 24/70 is 831/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
21/8 = 21 × 35/8 × 35 = 735/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280
Add the two like fractions:
735/280 + 96/280 = 735 + 96/280 = 831/280
So, 21/8 + 24/70 = 831/280
In mixed form: 2271/280

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