Add 24/4 and 2/70, Solve 6 0/4 + 2/70 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 2/70

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 2/70

24/4 + 2/70 is 211/35.

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,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140
Add the two like fractions:
840/140 + 4/140 = 840 + 4/140 = 844/140
844/140 simplified gives 211/35
So, 24/4 + 2/70 = 211/35
In mixed form: 61/35

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