Add 70/24 and 90/30
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 3 0/30
70/24 + 90/30 is 71/12.
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,
90/30 = 90 × 4/30 × 4 = 360/120 - Add the two like fractions:
350/120 + 360/120 = 350 + 360/120 = 710/120 - 710/120 simplified gives 71/12
- So, 70/24 + 90/30 = 71/12
In mixed form: 511/12
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