Add 24/70 and 2/18
24/70 + 2/18 is 143/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 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 18 × 35 = 630,
2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630 - Add the two like fractions:
216/630 + 70/630 = 216 + 70/630 = 286/630 - 286/630 simplified gives 143/315
- So, 24/70 + 2/18 = 143/315
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