Add 75/24 and 3/70
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 3/70
75/24 + 3/70 is 887/280.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 35/24 × 35 = 2625/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
3/70 = 3 × 12/70 × 12 = 36/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/840 + 36/840 = 2625 + 36/840 = 2661/840 - 2661/840 simplified gives 887/280
- So, 75/24 + 3/70 = 887/280
In mixed form: 347/280
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