Add 24/16 and 6/70
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 6/70
24/16 + 6/70 is 111/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
24/16 = 24 × 35/16 × 35 = 840/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
6/70 = 6 × 8/70 × 8 = 48/560 - Add the two like fractions:
840/560 + 48/560 = 840 + 48/560 = 888/560 - 888/560 simplified gives 111/70
- So, 24/16 + 6/70 = 111/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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