Add 30/3 and 40/70
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 40/70
30/3 + 40/70 is 74/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
30/3 = 30 × 70/3 × 70 = 2100/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/210 + 120/210 = 2100 + 120/210 = 2220/210 - 2220/210 simplified gives 74/7
- So, 30/3 + 40/70 = 74/7
In mixed form: 104/7
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