Add 42/24 and 28/70
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 28/70
42/24 + 28/70 is 43/20.
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,
28/70 = 28 × 12/70 × 12 = 336/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/840 + 336/840 = 1470 + 336/840 = 1806/840 - 1806/840 simplified gives 43/20
- So, 42/24 + 28/70 = 43/20
In mixed form: 23/20
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