Add 70/24 and 3/35
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 3/35
70/24 + 3/35 is 1261/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 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 35 × 24 = 840,
3/35 = 3 × 24/35 × 24 = 72/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/840 + 72/840 = 2450 + 72/840 = 2522/840 - 2522/840 simplified gives 1261/420
- So, 70/24 + 3/35 = 1261/420
In mixed form: 31/420
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