Add 24/70 and 14/80
24/70 + 14/80 is 29/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
24/70 = 24 × 8/70 × 8 = 192/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560 - Add the two like fractions:
192/560 + 98/560 = 192 + 98/560 = 290/560 - 290/560 simplified gives 29/56
- So, 24/70 + 14/80 = 29/56
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