Add 30/70 and 3/5
30/70 + 3/5 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
30/70 = 30 × 1/70 × 1 = 30/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
3/5 = 3 × 14/5 × 14 = 42/70 - Add the two like fractions:
30/70 + 42/70 = 30 + 42/70 = 72/70 - 72/70 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 30/70 + 3/5 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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