Add 24/70 and 48/54
24/70 + 48/54 is 388/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
24/70 = 24 × 27/70 × 27 = 648/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
48/54 = 48 × 35/54 × 35 = 1680/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
648/1890 + 1680/1890 = 648 + 1680/1890 = 2328/1890 - 2328/1890 simplified gives 388/315
- So, 24/70 + 48/54 = 388/315
In mixed form: 173/315
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