Add 81/24 and 3/70
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 3/70
81/24 + 3/70 is 957/280.
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,
81/24 = 81 × 35/24 × 35 = 2835/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
3/70 = 3 × 12/70 × 12 = 36/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/840 + 36/840 = 2835 + 36/840 = 2871/840 - 2871/840 simplified gives 957/280
- So, 81/24 + 3/70 = 957/280
In mixed form: 3117/280
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