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Add 30/10 and 90/14

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 6 6/14

30/10 + 90/14 is 66/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    30/10 = 30 × 7/10 × 7 = 210/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    90/14 = 90 × 5/14 × 5 = 450/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/70 + 450/70 = 210 + 450/70 = 660/70
  5. 660/70 simplified gives 66/7
  6. So, 30/10 + 90/14 = 66/7
    In mixed form: 93/7

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