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Add 30/15 and 63/70

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 63/70

30/15 + 63/70 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    30/15 = 30 × 14/15 × 14 = 420/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/210 + 189/210 = 420 + 189/210 = 609/210
  5. 609/210 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 30/15 + 63/70 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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