Add 24/70 and 6/8
24/70 + 6/8 is 153/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 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 8 × 35 = 280,
6/8 = 6 × 35/8 × 35 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
96/280 + 210/280 = 96 + 210/280 = 306/280 - 306/280 simplified gives 153/140
- So, 24/70 + 6/8 = 153/140
In mixed form: 113/140
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