Add 24/70 and 18/45
24/70 + 18/45 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
18/45 = 18 × 14/45 × 14 = 252/630 - Add the two like fractions:
216/630 + 252/630 = 216 + 252/630 = 468/630 - 468/630 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 24/70 + 18/45 = 26/35
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