Add 9/15 and 24/70
9/15 + 24/70 is 33/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
9/15 = 9 × 14/15 × 14 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 72/210 = 126 + 72/210 = 198/210 - 198/210 simplified gives 33/35
- So, 9/15 + 24/70 = 33/35
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