Add 60/70 and 5/24
60/70 + 5/24 is 179/168.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 12/70 × 12 = 720/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840 - Add the two like fractions:
720/840 + 175/840 = 720 + 175/840 = 895/840 - 895/840 simplified gives 179/168
- So, 60/70 + 5/24 = 179/168
In mixed form: 111/168
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