Add 30/24 and 35/70
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 35/70
30/24 + 35/70 is 7/4.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 12/70 × 12 = 420/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/840 + 420/840 = 1050 + 420/840 = 1470/840 - 1470/840 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 30/24 + 35/70 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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