Add 24/30 and 4/70
24/30 + 4/70 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 12/210 = 168 + 12/210 = 180/210 - 180/210 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 24/30 + 4/70 = 6/7
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