Add 3/70 and 42/24, Solve 3/70 + 1 18/24 as a fraction

Add 3/70 and 42/24

1^st number: 3/70, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

3/70 + 42/24 is 251/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
3/70 = 3 × 12/70 × 12 = 36/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840
Add the two like fractions:
36/840 + 1470/840 = 36 + 1470/840 = 1506/840
1506/840 simplified gives 251/140
So, 3/70 + 42/24 = 251/140
In mixed form: 1111/140

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