Add 45/70 and 10/24
45/70 + 10/24 is 89/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
45/70 = 45 × 12/70 × 12 = 540/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840 - Add the two like fractions:
540/840 + 350/840 = 540 + 350/840 = 890/840 - 890/840 simplified gives 89/84
- So, 45/70 + 10/24 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84
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