Add 24/30 and 49/70
24/30 + 49/70 is 3/2.
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,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 147/210 = 168 + 147/210 = 315/210 - 315/210 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 24/30 + 49/70 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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