Add 90/70 and 1/24
1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 1/24
90/70 + 1/24 is 223/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
90/70 = 90 × 12/70 × 12 = 1080/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/840 + 35/840 = 1080 + 35/840 = 1115/840 - 1115/840 simplified gives 223/168
- So, 90/70 + 1/24 = 223/168
In mixed form: 155/168
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