Add 24/4 and 18/70
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 18/70
24/4 + 18/70 is 219/35.
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,
18/70 = 18 × 2/70 × 2 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
840/140 + 36/140 = 840 + 36/140 = 876/140 - 876/140 simplified gives 219/35
- So, 24/4 + 18/70 = 219/35
In mixed form: 69/35
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