Add 70/42 and 5/24
1st number: 1 28/42, 2nd number: 5/24
70/42 + 5/24 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
70/42 = 70 × 4/42 × 4 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 35/168 = 280 + 35/168 = 315/168 - 315/168 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 70/42 + 5/24 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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