Add 70/15 and 24/35, Solve 4 10/15 + 24/35 as a fraction

Add 70/15 and 24/35

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 24/35

70/15 + 24/35 is 562/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
70/15 = 70 × 7/15 × 7 = 490/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
24/35 = 24 × 3/35 × 3 = 72/105
Add the two like fractions:
490/105 + 72/105 = 490 + 72/105 = 562/105
So, 70/15 + 24/35 = 562/105
In mixed form: 537/105

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