Add 28/24 and 12/70
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 12/70
28/24 + 12/70 is 281/210.
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,
28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
12/70 = 12 × 12/70 × 12 = 144/840 - Add the two like fractions:
980/840 + 144/840 = 980 + 144/840 = 1124/840 - 1124/840 simplified gives 281/210
- So, 28/24 + 12/70 = 281/210
In mixed form: 171/210
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