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Add 30/14 and 70/20

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 3 10/20

30/14 + 70/20 is 79/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    30/14 = 30 × 10/14 × 10 = 300/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/140 + 490/140 = 300 + 490/140 = 790/140
  5. 790/140 simplified gives 79/14
  6. So, 30/14 + 70/20 = 79/14
    In mixed form: 59/14

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