Add 24/32 and 49/70
24/32 + 49/70 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
24/32 = 24 × 35/32 × 35 = 840/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
49/70 = 49 × 16/70 × 16 = 784/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1120 + 784/1120 = 840 + 784/1120 = 1624/1120 - 1624/1120 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 24/32 + 49/70 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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