Add 24/70 and 28/16, Solve 24/70 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 24/70 and 28/16

1^st number: 24/70, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

24/70 + 28/16 is 293/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
24/70 = 24 × 8/70 × 8 = 192/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
28/16 = 28 × 35/16 × 35 = 980/560
Add the two like fractions:
192/560 + 980/560 = 192 + 980/560 = 1172/560
1172/560 simplified gives 293/140
So, 24/70 + 28/16 = 293/140
In mixed form: 213/140

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