Add 70/75 and 24/32
70/75 + 24/32 is 101/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
70/75 = 70 × 32/75 × 32 = 2240/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
24/32 = 24 × 75/32 × 75 = 1800/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/2400 + 1800/2400 = 2240 + 1800/2400 = 4040/2400 - 4040/2400 simplified gives 101/60
- So, 70/75 + 24/32 = 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60
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