Add 70/24 and 9/28, Solve 2 22/24 + 9/28 as a fraction

Add 70/24 and 9/28

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 9/28

70/24 + 9/28 is 68/21.

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,
9/28 = 9 × 6/28 × 6 = 54/168
Add the two like fractions:
490/168 + 54/168 = 490 + 54/168 = 544/168
544/168 simplified gives 68/21
So, 70/24 + 9/28 = 68/21
In mixed form: 35/21

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