Add 72/24 and 15/70
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 15/70
72/24 + 15/70 is 45/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
72/24 = 72 × 35/24 × 35 = 2520/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/840 + 180/840 = 2520 + 180/840 = 2700/840 - 2700/840 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 72/24 + 15/70 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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