Add 24/70 and 28/32
24/70 + 28/32 is 341/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
24/70 = 24 × 16/70 × 16 = 384/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
28/32 = 28 × 35/32 × 35 = 980/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1120 + 980/1120 = 384 + 980/1120 = 1364/1120 - 1364/1120 simplified gives 341/280
- So, 24/70 + 28/32 = 341/280
In mixed form: 161/280
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