Add 9/24 and 15/70
9/24 + 15/70 is 33/56.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 35/24 × 35 = 315/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840 - Add the two like fractions:
315/840 + 180/840 = 315 + 180/840 = 495/840 - 495/840 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 9/24 + 15/70 = 33/56
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