Add 8/70 and 9/24
8/70 + 9/24 is 137/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
8/70 = 8 × 12/70 × 12 = 96/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
9/24 = 9 × 35/24 × 35 = 315/840 - Add the two like fractions:
96/840 + 315/840 = 96 + 315/840 = 411/840 - 411/840 simplified gives 137/280
- So, 8/70 + 9/24 = 137/280
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