Add 30/70 and 14/24
30/70 + 14/24 is 85/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
30/70 = 30 × 12/70 × 12 = 360/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
14/24 = 14 × 35/24 × 35 = 490/840 - Add the two like fractions:
360/840 + 490/840 = 360 + 490/840 = 850/840 - 850/840 simplified gives 85/84
- So, 30/70 + 14/24 = 85/84
In mixed form: 11/84
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