Add 24/6 and 49/70
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 49/70
24/6 + 49/70 is 47/10.
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,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
840/210 + 147/210 = 840 + 147/210 = 987/210 - 987/210 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 24/6 + 49/70 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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