Add 70/25 and 1/24
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 1/24
70/25 + 1/24 is 341/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
70/25 = 70 × 24/25 × 24 = 1680/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
1/24 = 1 × 25/24 × 25 = 25/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/600 + 25/600 = 1680 + 25/600 = 1705/600 - 1705/600 simplified gives 341/120
- So, 70/25 + 1/24 = 341/120
In mixed form: 2101/120
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