Add 24/54 and 40/70
24/54 + 40/70 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
24/54 = 24 × 35/54 × 35 = 840/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
40/70 = 40 × 27/70 × 27 = 1080/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1890 + 1080/1890 = 840 + 1080/1890 = 1920/1890 - 1920/1890 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 24/54 + 40/70 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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