Add 6/4 and 24/70, Solve 1 2/4 + 24/70 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 24/70

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

6/4 + 24/70 is 129/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140
Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 48/140 = 210 + 48/140 = 258/140
258/140 simplified gives 129/70
So, 6/4 + 24/70 = 129/70
In mixed form: 159/70

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