Add 70/24 and 45/30
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 1 15/30
70/24 + 45/30 is 53/12.
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,
45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120 - Add the two like fractions:
350/120 + 180/120 = 350 + 180/120 = 530/120 - 530/120 simplified gives 53/12
- So, 70/24 + 45/30 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12
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