Add 24/70 and 6/28
24/70 + 6/28 is 39/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
48/140 + 30/140 = 48 + 30/140 = 78/140 - 78/140 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 24/70 + 6/28 = 39/70
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