Add 3/24 and 20/70
3/24 + 20/70 is 23/56.
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,
20/70 = 20 × 12/70 × 12 = 240/840 - Add the two like fractions:
105/840 + 240/840 = 105 + 240/840 = 345/840 - 345/840 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 3/24 + 20/70 = 23/56
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