Add 42/24 and 15/70
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 15/70
42/24 + 15/70 is 55/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/840 + 180/840 = 1470 + 180/840 = 1650/840 - 1650/840 simplified gives 55/28
- So, 42/24 + 15/70 = 55/28
In mixed form: 127/28
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