Add 70/24 and 40/30
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 1 10/30
70/24 + 40/30 is 17/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120 - Add the two like fractions:
350/120 + 160/120 = 350 + 160/120 = 510/120 - 510/120 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 70/24 + 40/30 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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