Add 7/70 and 24/80
7/70 + 24/80 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
7/70 = 7 × 8/70 × 8 = 56/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Add the two like fractions:
56/560 + 168/560 = 56 + 168/560 = 224/560 - 224/560 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 7/70 + 24/80 = 2/5
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