Add 70/40 and 9/24
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 9/24
70/40 + 9/24 is 17/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
70/40 = 70 × 3/40 × 3 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 45/120 = 210 + 45/120 = 255/120 - 255/120 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 70/40 + 9/24 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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