Add 24/64 and 5/70
24/64 + 5/70 is 25/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
24/64 = 24 × 35/64 × 35 = 840/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
5/70 = 5 × 32/70 × 32 = 160/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
840/2240 + 160/2240 = 840 + 160/2240 = 1000/2240 - 1000/2240 simplified gives 25/56
- So, 24/64 + 5/70 = 25/56
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