Add 24/70 and 1/3
24/70 + 1/3 is 71/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
1/3 = 1 × 70/3 × 70 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
72/210 + 70/210 = 72 + 70/210 = 142/210 - 142/210 simplified gives 71/105
- So, 24/70 + 1/3 = 71/105
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