Add 3/24 and 10/70
3/24 + 10/70 is 15/56.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
10/70 = 10 × 12/70 × 12 = 120/840 - Add the two like fractions:
105/840 + 120/840 = 105 + 120/840 = 225/840 - 225/840 simplified gives 15/56
- So, 3/24 + 10/70 = 15/56
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