Add 24/28 and 36/70
24/28 + 36/70 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140 - Add the two like fractions:
120/140 + 72/140 = 120 + 72/140 = 192/140 - 192/140 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 24/28 + 36/70 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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