Add 8/24 and 5/70
8/24 + 5/70 is 17/42.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 35/24 × 35 = 280/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
5/70 = 5 × 12/70 × 12 = 60/840 - Add the two like fractions:
280/840 + 60/840 = 280 + 60/840 = 340/840 - 340/840 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 8/24 + 5/70 = 17/42
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