Add 7/70 and 45/24
1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 1 21/24
7/70 + 45/24 is 79/40.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 12/70 × 12 = 84/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840 - Add the two like fractions:
84/840 + 1575/840 = 84 + 1575/840 = 1659/840 - 1659/840 simplified gives 79/40
- So, 7/70 + 45/24 = 79/40
In mixed form: 139/40
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