Add 56/24 and 24/70
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 24/70
56/24 + 24/70 is 281/105.
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,
56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
24/70 = 24 × 12/70 × 12 = 288/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/840 + 288/840 = 1960 + 288/840 = 2248/840 - 2248/840 simplified gives 281/105
- So, 56/24 + 24/70 = 281/105
In mixed form: 271/105
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