Add 45/24 and 35/70
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 35/70
45/24 + 35/70 is 19/8.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 12/70 × 12 = 420/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/840 + 420/840 = 1575 + 420/840 = 1995/840 - 1995/840 simplified gives 19/8
- So, 45/24 + 35/70 = 19/8
In mixed form: 23/8
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