Add 45/16 and 24/70
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 24/70
45/16 + 24/70 is 1767/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
45/16 = 45 × 35/16 × 35 = 1575/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
24/70 = 24 × 8/70 × 8 = 192/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/560 + 192/560 = 1575 + 192/560 = 1767/560 - So, 45/16 + 24/70 = 1767/560
In mixed form: 387/560
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