Add 6/30 and 10/70
6/30 + 10/70 is 12/35.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 30/210 = 42 + 30/210 = 72/210 - 72/210 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 6/30 + 10/70 = 12/35
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