Add 49/24 and 12/70, Solve 2 1/24 + 12/70 as a fraction

Add 49/24 and 12/70

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 12/70

49/24 + 12/70 is 1859/840.

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,
49/24 = 49 × 35/24 × 35 = 1715/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
12/70 = 12 × 12/70 × 12 = 144/840
Add the two like fractions:
1715/840 + 144/840 = 1715 + 144/840 = 1859/840
So, 49/24 + 12/70 = 1859/840
In mixed form: 2179/840

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad