Add 45/24 and 1/70
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 1/70
45/24 + 1/70 is 529/280.
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,
45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
1/70 = 1 × 12/70 × 12 = 12/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/840 + 12/840 = 1575 + 12/840 = 1587/840 - 1587/840 simplified gives 529/280
- So, 45/24 + 1/70 = 529/280
In mixed form: 1249/280
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