Add 24/70 and 2/15
24/70 + 2/15 is 10/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Add the two like fractions:
72/210 + 28/210 = 72 + 28/210 = 100/210 - 100/210 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 24/70 + 2/15 = 10/21
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