Add 24/80 and 6/70
24/80 + 6/70 is 27/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
6/70 = 6 × 8/70 × 8 = 48/560 - Add the two like fractions:
168/560 + 48/560 = 168 + 48/560 = 216/560 - 216/560 simplified gives 27/70
- So, 24/80 + 6/70 = 27/70
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