Add 30/70 and 28/24, Solve 30/70 + 1 4/24 as a fraction

Add 30/70 and 28/24

1^st number: 30/70, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

30/70 + 28/24 is 67/42.

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,
28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840
Add the two like fractions:
360/840 + 980/840 = 360 + 980/840 = 1340/840
1340/840 simplified gives 67/42
So, 30/70 + 28/24 = 67/42
In mixed form: 125/42

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