Add 2/70 and 36/30
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 6/30
2/70 + 36/30 is 43/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210 - Add the two like fractions:
6/210 + 252/210 = 6 + 252/210 = 258/210 - 258/210 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 2/70 + 36/30 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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