Add 90/24 and 5/70
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 5/70
90/24 + 5/70 is 107/28.
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,
90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
5/70 = 5 × 12/70 × 12 = 60/840 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/840 + 60/840 = 3150 + 60/840 = 3210/840 - 3210/840 simplified gives 107/28
- So, 90/24 + 5/70 = 107/28
In mixed form: 323/28
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