Add 70/75 and 6/24
70/75 + 6/24 is 71/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600 - Add the two like fractions:
560/600 + 150/600 = 560 + 150/600 = 710/600 - 710/600 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 70/75 + 6/24 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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