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Add 3/70 and 1/30

3/70 + 1/30 is 8/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/210 + 7/210 = 9 + 7/210 = 16/210
  5. 16/210 simplified gives 8/105
  6. So, 3/70 + 1/30 = 8/105

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