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Add 3/30 and 8/7

1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 1 1/7

3/30 + 8/7 is 87/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    8/7 = 8 × 30/7 × 30 = 240/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/210 + 240/210 = 21 + 240/210 = 261/210
  5. 261/210 simplified gives 87/70
  6. So, 3/30 + 8/7 = 87/70
    In mixed form: 117/70

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