Add 70/24 and 18/70
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 18/70
70/24 + 18/70 is 1333/420.
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,
18/70 = 18 × 12/70 × 12 = 216/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/840 + 216/840 = 2450 + 216/840 = 2666/840 - 2666/840 simplified gives 1333/420
- So, 70/24 + 18/70 = 1333/420
In mixed form: 373/420
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