Add 70/24 and 50/30
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 1 20/30
70/24 + 50/30 is 55/12.
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,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Add the two like fractions:
350/120 + 200/120 = 350 + 200/120 = 550/120 - 550/120 simplified gives 55/12
- So, 70/24 + 50/30 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12
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