Add 24/70 and 15/35
24/70 + 15/35 is 27/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
24/70 = 24 × 1/70 × 1 = 24/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
15/35 = 15 × 2/35 × 2 = 30/70 - Add the two like fractions:
24/70 + 30/70 = 24 + 30/70 = 54/70 - 54/70 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 24/70 + 15/35 = 27/35
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