Add 35/9 and 24/70
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 24/70
35/9 + 24/70 is 1333/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
35/9 = 35 × 70/9 × 70 = 2450/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/630 + 216/630 = 2450 + 216/630 = 2666/630 - 2666/630 simplified gives 1333/315
- So, 35/9 + 24/70 = 1333/315
In mixed form: 473/315
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