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Add 27/24 and 25/70

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 25/70

27/24 + 25/70 is 83/56.

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,
    27/24 = 27 × 35/24 × 35 = 945/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    25/70 = 25 × 12/70 × 12 = 300/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/840 + 300/840 = 945 + 300/840 = 1245/840
  5. 1245/840 simplified gives 83/56
  6. So, 27/24 + 25/70 = 83/56
    In mixed form: 127/56

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