Add 2/30 and 70/24
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 2 22/24
2/30 + 70/24 is 179/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120 - Add the two like fractions:
8/120 + 350/120 = 8 + 350/120 = 358/120 - 358/120 simplified gives 179/60
- So, 2/30 + 70/24 = 179/60
In mixed form: 259/60
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