Add 45/24 and 6/70
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 6/70
45/24 + 6/70 is 549/280.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 12/70 × 12 = 72/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/840 + 72/840 = 1575 + 72/840 = 1647/840 - 1647/840 simplified gives 549/280
- So, 45/24 + 6/70 = 549/280
In mixed form: 1269/280
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