Add 2/30 and 56/70
2/30 + 56/70 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
14/210 + 168/210 = 14 + 168/210 = 182/210 - 182/210 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 2/30 + 56/70 = 13/15
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