Add 24/9 and 27/70
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 27/70
24/9 + 27/70 is 641/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
24/9 = 24 × 70/9 × 70 = 1680/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
27/70 = 27 × 9/70 × 9 = 243/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/630 + 243/630 = 1680 + 243/630 = 1923/630 - 1923/630 simplified gives 641/210
- So, 24/9 + 27/70 = 641/210
In mixed form: 311/210
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