Add 24/4 and 1/70
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 1/70
24/4 + 1/70 is 421/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
24/4 = 24 × 35/4 × 35 = 840/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
1/70 = 1 × 2/70 × 2 = 2/140 - Add the two like fractions:
840/140 + 2/140 = 840 + 2/140 = 842/140 - 842/140 simplified gives 421/70
- So, 24/4 + 1/70 = 421/70
In mixed form: 61/70
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