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Add 30/20 and 16/70

1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 16/70

30/20 + 16/70 is 121/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    30/20 = 30 × 7/20 × 7 = 210/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/140 + 32/140 = 210 + 32/140 = 242/140
  5. 242/140 simplified gives 121/70
  6. So, 30/20 + 16/70 = 121/70
    In mixed form: 151/70

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