Add 4/21 and 24/70
4/21 + 24/70 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
4/21 = 4 × 10/21 × 10 = 40/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210 - Add the two like fractions:
40/210 + 72/210 = 40 + 72/210 = 112/210 - 112/210 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 4/21 + 24/70 = 8/15
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