Add 32/14 and 70/24
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 2 22/24
32/14 + 70/24 is 437/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
32/14 = 32 × 12/14 × 12 = 384/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168 - Add the two like fractions:
384/168 + 490/168 = 384 + 490/168 = 874/168 - 874/168 simplified gives 437/84
- So, 32/14 + 70/24 = 437/84
In mixed form: 517/84
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