Add 2/30 and 36/70
2/30 + 36/70 is 61/105.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210 - Add the two like fractions:
14/210 + 108/210 = 14 + 108/210 = 122/210 - 122/210 simplified gives 61/105
- So, 2/30 + 36/70 = 61/105
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