Add 70/24 and 28/18
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 1 10/18
70/24 + 28/18 is 161/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
28/18 = 28 × 4/18 × 4 = 112/72 - Add the two like fractions:
210/72 + 112/72 = 210 + 112/72 = 322/72 - 322/72 simplified gives 161/36
- So, 70/24 + 28/18 = 161/36
In mixed form: 417/36
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