Add 24/28 and 9/70
24/28 + 9/70 is 69/70.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140 - Add the two like fractions:
120/140 + 18/140 = 120 + 18/140 = 138/140 - 138/140 simplified gives 69/70
- So, 24/28 + 9/70 = 69/70
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