Add 24/70 and 56/60
24/70 + 56/60 is 134/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
24/70 = 24 × 6/70 × 6 = 144/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420 - Add the two like fractions:
144/420 + 392/420 = 144 + 392/420 = 536/420 - 536/420 simplified gives 134/105
- So, 24/70 + 56/60 = 134/105
In mixed form: 129/105
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