Add 24/15 and 18/70
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 18/70
24/15 + 18/70 is 13/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 54/210 = 336 + 54/210 = 390/210 - 390/210 simplified gives 13/7
- So, 24/15 + 18/70 = 13/7
In mixed form: 16/7
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