Add 75/24 and 7/70, Solve 3 3/24 + 7/70 as a fraction

Add 75/24 and 7/70

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 7/70

75/24 + 7/70 is 129/40.

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,
7/70 = 7 × 12/70 × 12 = 84/840
Add the two like fractions:
2625/840 + 84/840 = 2625 + 84/840 = 2709/840
2709/840 simplified gives 129/40
So, 75/24 + 7/70 = 129/40
In mixed form: 39/40

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