Add 24/6 and 21/70, Solve 4 0/6 + 21/70 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 21/70

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 21/70

24/6 + 21/70 is 43/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210
Add the two like fractions:
840/210 + 63/210 = 840 + 63/210 = 903/210
903/210 simplified gives 43/10
So, 24/6 + 21/70 = 43/10
In mixed form: 43/10

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