Add 24/8 and 5/70
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 5/70
24/8 + 5/70 is 43/14.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
840/280 + 20/280 = 840 + 20/280 = 860/280 - 860/280 simplified gives 43/14
- So, 24/8 + 5/70 = 43/14
In mixed form: 31/14
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