Add 36/70 and 3/24
36/70 + 3/24 is 179/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
36/70 = 36 × 12/70 × 12 = 432/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840 - Add the two like fractions:
432/840 + 105/840 = 432 + 105/840 = 537/840 - 537/840 simplified gives 179/280
- So, 36/70 + 3/24 = 179/280
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