Add 24/6 and 40/70
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 40/70
24/6 + 40/70 is 32/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
840/210 + 120/210 = 840 + 120/210 = 960/210 - 960/210 simplified gives 32/7
- So, 24/6 + 40/70 = 32/7
In mixed form: 44/7
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