Add 70/24 and 40/28
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 1 12/28
70/24 + 40/28 is 365/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
40/28 = 40 × 6/28 × 6 = 240/168 - Add the two like fractions:
490/168 + 240/168 = 490 + 240/168 = 730/168 - 730/168 simplified gives 365/84
- So, 70/24 + 40/28 = 365/84
In mixed form: 429/84
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