Add 28/24 and 10/70, Solve 1 4/24 + 10/70 as a fraction

Add 28/24 and 10/70

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 10/70

28/24 + 10/70 is 55/42.

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,
28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
10/70 = 10 × 12/70 × 12 = 120/840
Add the two like fractions:
980/840 + 120/840 = 980 + 120/840 = 1100/840
1100/840 simplified gives 55/42
So, 28/24 + 10/70 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42

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