Add 80/24 and 75/70
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 1 5/70
80/24 + 75/70 is 185/42.
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,
80/24 = 80 × 35/24 × 35 = 2800/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
75/70 = 75 × 12/70 × 12 = 900/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/840 + 900/840 = 2800 + 900/840 = 3700/840 - 3700/840 simplified gives 185/42
- So, 80/24 + 75/70 = 185/42
In mixed form: 417/42
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