Add 30/6 and 24/70
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 24/70
30/6 + 24/70 is 187/35.
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,
30/6 = 30 × 35/6 × 35 = 1050/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/210 + 72/210 = 1050 + 72/210 = 1122/210 - 1122/210 simplified gives 187/35
- So, 30/6 + 24/70 = 187/35
In mixed form: 512/35
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