Add 24/14 and 70/15, Solve 1 10/14 + 4 10/15 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 70/15

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

24/14 + 70/15 is 134/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
70/15 = 70 × 14/15 × 14 = 980/210
Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 980/210 = 360 + 980/210 = 1340/210
1340/210 simplified gives 134/21
So, 24/14 + 70/15 = 134/21
In mixed form: 68/21

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