Add 70/35 and 6/24, Solve 2 0/35 + 6/24 as a fraction

Add 70/35 and 6/24

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 6/24

70/35 + 6/24 is 9/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
70/35 = 70 × 24/35 × 24 = 1680/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840
Add the two like fractions:
1680/840 + 210/840 = 1680 + 210/840 = 1890/840
1890/840 simplified gives 9/4
So, 70/35 + 6/24 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4

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