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Add 30/18 and 30/70

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 30/70

30/18 + 30/70 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    30/18 = 30 × 35/18 × 35 = 1050/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    30/70 = 30 × 9/70 × 9 = 270/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/630 + 270/630 = 1050 + 270/630 = 1320/630
  5. 1320/630 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 30/18 + 30/70 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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