Add 70/21 and 15/24
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 15/24
70/21 + 15/24 is 95/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
70/21 = 70 × 8/21 × 8 = 560/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
560/168 + 105/168 = 560 + 105/168 = 665/168 - 665/168 simplified gives 95/24
- So, 70/21 + 15/24 = 95/24
In mixed form: 323/24
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