Add 24/56 and 16/70
24/56 + 16/70 is 23/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280 - Add the two like fractions:
120/280 + 64/280 = 120 + 64/280 = 184/280 - 184/280 simplified gives 23/35
- So, 24/56 + 16/70 = 23/35
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