Add 70/24 and 8/9
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 8/9
70/24 + 8/9 is 137/36.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
210/72 + 64/72 = 210 + 64/72 = 274/72 - 274/72 simplified gives 137/36
- So, 70/24 + 8/9 = 137/36
In mixed form: 329/36
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