Add 27/24 and 24/70
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 24/70
27/24 + 24/70 is 411/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
24/70 = 24 × 12/70 × 12 = 288/840 - Add the two like fractions:
945/840 + 288/840 = 945 + 288/840 = 1233/840 - 1233/840 simplified gives 411/280
- So, 27/24 + 24/70 = 411/280
In mixed form: 1131/280
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