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Add 35/30 and 24/70

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 24/70

35/30 + 24/70 is 317/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/210 + 72/210 = 245 + 72/210 = 317/210
  5. So, 35/30 + 24/70 = 317/210
    In mixed form: 1107/210

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