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Add 15/3 and 30/70

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 30/70

15/3 + 30/70 is 38/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    15/3 = 15 × 70/3 × 70 = 1050/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/210 + 90/210 = 1050 + 90/210 = 1140/210
  5. 1140/210 simplified gives 38/7
  6. So, 15/3 + 30/70 = 38/7
    In mixed form: 53/7

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