Add 24/70 and 18/25
24/70 + 18/25 is 186/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
24/70 = 24 × 5/70 × 5 = 120/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
18/25 = 18 × 14/25 × 14 = 252/350 - Add the two like fractions:
120/350 + 252/350 = 120 + 252/350 = 372/350 - 372/350 simplified gives 186/175
- So, 24/70 + 18/25 = 186/175
In mixed form: 111/175
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