Add 24/35 and 27/70
24/35 + 27/70 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
24/35 = 24 × 2/35 × 2 = 48/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
27/70 = 27 × 1/70 × 1 = 27/70 - Add the two like fractions:
48/70 + 27/70 = 48 + 27/70 = 75/70 - 75/70 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 24/35 + 27/70 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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