Add 24/70 and 36/64
24/70 + 36/64 is 507/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
24/70 = 24 × 32/70 × 32 = 768/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
36/64 = 36 × 35/64 × 35 = 1260/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
768/2240 + 1260/2240 = 768 + 1260/2240 = 2028/2240 - 2028/2240 simplified gives 507/560
- So, 24/70 + 36/64 = 507/560
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