Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 24/70 and 6/7

24/70 + 6/7 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 7 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    24/70 = 24 × 1/70 × 1 = 24/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    6/7 = 6 × 10/7 × 10 = 60/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/70 + 60/70 = 24 + 60/70 = 84/70
  5. 84/70 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 24/70 + 6/7 = 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:

© everydaycalculation.com