Add 27/70 and 5/24
27/70 + 5/24 is 499/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
27/70 = 27 × 12/70 × 12 = 324/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840 - Add the two like fractions:
324/840 + 175/840 = 324 + 175/840 = 499/840 - So, 27/70 + 5/24 = 499/840
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