Add 24/27 and 14/70
24/27 + 14/70 is 49/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
24/27 = 24 × 70/27 × 70 = 1680/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
14/70 = 14 × 27/70 × 27 = 378/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/1890 + 378/1890 = 1680 + 378/1890 = 2058/1890 - 2058/1890 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 24/27 + 14/70 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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