Add 24/70 and 30/60
24/70 + 30/60 is 59/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
24/70 = 24 × 6/70 × 6 = 144/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
144/420 + 210/420 = 144 + 210/420 = 354/420 - 354/420 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 24/70 + 30/60 = 59/70
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