Add 90/8 and 24/70
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 24/70
90/8 + 24/70 is 1623/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
90/8 = 90 × 35/8 × 35 = 3150/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/280 + 96/280 = 3150 + 96/280 = 3246/280 - 3246/280 simplified gives 1623/140
- So, 90/8 + 24/70 = 1623/140
In mixed form: 1183/140
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