Add 24/70 and 16/32
24/70 + 16/32 is 59/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
24/70 = 24 × 16/70 × 16 = 384/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
16/32 = 16 × 35/32 × 35 = 560/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1120 + 560/1120 = 384 + 560/1120 = 944/1120 - 944/1120 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 24/70 + 16/32 = 59/70
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