Add 24/30 and 42/70
24/30 + 42/70 is 7/5.
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,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 126/210 = 168 + 126/210 = 294/210 - 294/210 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 24/30 + 42/70 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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