Add 70/90 and 24/80
70/90 + 24/80 is 97/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
70/90 = 70 × 8/90 × 8 = 560/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720 - Add the two like fractions:
560/720 + 216/720 = 560 + 216/720 = 776/720 - 776/720 simplified gives 97/90
- So, 70/90 + 24/80 = 97/90
In mixed form: 17/90
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