Add 24/70 and 48/56
24/70 + 48/56 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280 - Add the two like fractions:
96/280 + 240/280 = 96 + 240/280 = 336/280 - 336/280 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 24/70 + 48/56 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/70+48/56 24/70+96/56 72/70+48/56