Add 3/30 and 48/70
3/30 + 48/70 is 11/14.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210 - Add the two like fractions:
21/210 + 144/210 = 21 + 144/210 = 165/210 - 165/210 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 3/30 + 48/70 = 11/14
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