Add 24/9 and 35/70
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 35/70
24/9 + 35/70 is 19/6.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/630 + 315/630 = 1680 + 315/630 = 1995/630 - 1995/630 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 24/9 + 35/70 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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