Add 60/24 and 6/70
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 6/70
60/24 + 6/70 is 181/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
6/70 = 6 × 12/70 × 12 = 72/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/840 + 72/840 = 2100 + 72/840 = 2172/840 - 2172/840 simplified gives 181/70
- So, 60/24 + 6/70 = 181/70
In mixed form: 241/70
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