Add 70/24 and 20/9
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 2 2/9
70/24 + 20/9 is 185/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Add the two like fractions:
210/72 + 160/72 = 210 + 160/72 = 370/72 - 370/72 simplified gives 185/36
- So, 70/24 + 20/9 = 185/36
In mixed form: 55/36
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