Add 70/24 and 6/30, Solve 2 22/24 + 6/30 as a fraction

Add 70/24 and 6/30

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 6/30

70/24 + 6/30 is 187/60.

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,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
Add the two like fractions:
350/120 + 24/120 = 350 + 24/120 = 374/120
374/120 simplified gives 187/60
So, 70/24 + 6/30 = 187/60
In mixed form: 37/60

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