Add 70/45 and 6/24
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 6/24
70/45 + 6/24 is 65/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
560/360 + 90/360 = 560 + 90/360 = 650/360 - 650/360 simplified gives 65/36
- So, 70/45 + 6/24 = 65/36
In mixed form: 129/36
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