Add 70/35 and 28/24
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 1 4/24
70/35 + 28/24 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
70/35 = 70 × 24/35 × 24 = 1680/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/840 + 980/840 = 1680 + 980/840 = 2660/840 - 2660/840 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 70/35 + 28/24 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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