Add 3/70 and 24/80
3/70 + 24/80 is 12/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
3/70 = 3 × 8/70 × 8 = 24/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Add the two like fractions:
24/560 + 168/560 = 24 + 168/560 = 192/560 - 192/560 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 3/70 + 24/80 = 12/35
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