Add 60/24 and 15/70
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 15/70
60/24 + 15/70 is 19/7.
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,
60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/840 + 180/840 = 2100 + 180/840 = 2280/840 - 2280/840 simplified gives 19/7
- So, 60/24 + 15/70 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7
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