Add 40/30 and 24/70
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 24/70
40/30 + 24/70 is 176/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210 - Add the two like fractions:
280/210 + 72/210 = 280 + 72/210 = 352/210 - 352/210 simplified gives 176/105
- So, 40/30 + 24/70 = 176/105
In mixed form: 171/105
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