Add 24/3 and 75/70
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/70
24/3 + 75/70 is 127/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
24/3 = 24 × 70/3 × 70 = 1680/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/210 + 225/210 = 1680 + 225/210 = 1905/210 - 1905/210 simplified gives 127/14
- So, 24/3 + 75/70 = 127/14
In mixed form: 91/14
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