Add 18/70 and 24/4, Solve 18/70 + 6 0/4 as a fraction

Add 18/70 and 24/4

1^st number: 18/70, 2^nd number: 6 0/4

18/70 + 24/4 is 219/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
18/70 = 18 × 2/70 × 2 = 36/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
24/4 = 24 × 35/4 × 35 = 840/140
Add the two like fractions:
36/140 + 840/140 = 36 + 840/140 = 876/140
876/140 simplified gives 219/35
So, 18/70 + 24/4 = 219/35
In mixed form: 69/35

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