Add 70/24 and 12/70
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 12/70
70/24 + 12/70 is 1297/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
70/24 = 70 × 35/24 × 35 = 2450/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
12/70 = 12 × 12/70 × 12 = 144/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/840 + 144/840 = 2450 + 144/840 = 2594/840 - 2594/840 simplified gives 1297/420
- So, 70/24 + 12/70 = 1297/420
In mixed form: 337/420
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