Add 28/70 and 3/24
28/70 + 3/24 is 21/40.
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,
28/70 = 28 × 12/70 × 12 = 336/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840 - Add the two like fractions:
336/840 + 105/840 = 336 + 105/840 = 441/840 - 441/840 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 28/70 + 3/24 = 21/40
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