Add 30/24 and 18/70
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 18/70
30/24 + 18/70 is 211/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
30/24 = 30 × 35/24 × 35 = 1050/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
18/70 = 18 × 12/70 × 12 = 216/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/840 + 216/840 = 1050 + 216/840 = 1266/840 - 1266/840 simplified gives 211/140
- So, 30/24 + 18/70 = 211/140
In mixed form: 171/140
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