Add 24/21 and 14/70
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 14/70
24/21 + 14/70 is 47/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
24/21 = 24 × 10/21 × 10 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
240/210 + 42/210 = 240 + 42/210 = 282/210 - 282/210 simplified gives 47/35
- So, 24/21 + 14/70 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35
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