Add 30/4 and 14/35
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 14/35
30/4 + 14/35 is 79/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
30/4 = 30 × 35/4 × 35 = 1050/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/140 + 56/140 = 1050 + 56/140 = 1106/140 - 1106/140 simplified gives 79/10
- So, 30/4 + 14/35 = 79/10
In mixed form: 79/10
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