Add 24/2 and 42/70
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 42/70
24/2 + 42/70 is 63/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
24/2 = 24 × 35/2 × 35 = 840/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
42/70 = 42 × 1/70 × 1 = 42/70 - Add the two like fractions:
840/70 + 42/70 = 840 + 42/70 = 882/70 - 882/70 simplified gives 63/5
- So, 24/2 + 42/70 = 63/5
In mixed form: 123/5
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