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Add 25/24 and 8/70

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 8/70

25/24 + 8/70 is 971/840.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    8/70 = 8 × 12/70 × 12 = 96/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/840 + 96/840 = 875 + 96/840 = 971/840
  5. So, 25/24 + 8/70 = 971/840
    In mixed form: 1131/840

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