Add 24/45 and 70/56, Solve 24/45 + 1 14/56 as a fraction

Add 24/45 and 70/56

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

24/45 + 70/56 is 107/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
24/45 = 24 × 56/45 × 56 = 1344/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520
Add the two like fractions:
1344/2520 + 3150/2520 = 1344 + 3150/2520 = 4494/2520
4494/2520 simplified gives 107/60
So, 24/45 + 70/56 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60

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