Add 1/70 and 30/56
1/70 + 30/56 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Add the two like fractions:
4/280 + 150/280 = 4 + 150/280 = 154/280 - 154/280 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 1/70 + 30/56 = 11/20
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