Add 30/28 and 7/70
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 7/70
30/28 + 7/70 is 41/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 14/140 = 150 + 14/140 = 164/140 - 164/140 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 30/28 + 7/70 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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