Add 70/24 and 16/42
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 16/42
70/24 + 16/42 is 277/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
16/42 = 16 × 4/42 × 4 = 64/168 - Add the two like fractions:
490/168 + 64/168 = 490 + 64/168 = 554/168 - 554/168 simplified gives 277/84
- So, 70/24 + 16/42 = 277/84
In mixed form: 325/84
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