Add 24/8 and 28/70
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 28/70
24/8 + 28/70 is 17/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
24/8 = 24 × 35/8 × 35 = 840/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
28/70 = 28 × 4/70 × 4 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
840/280 + 112/280 = 840 + 112/280 = 952/280 - 952/280 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 24/8 + 28/70 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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