Add 24/35 and 70/80
24/35 + 70/80 is 437/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
24/35 = 24 × 16/35 × 16 = 384/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560 - Add the two like fractions:
384/560 + 490/560 = 384 + 490/560 = 874/560 - 874/560 simplified gives 437/280
- So, 24/35 + 70/80 = 437/280
In mixed form: 1157/280
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