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Add 30/5 and 20/70

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 20/70

30/5 + 20/70 is 44/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    30/5 = 30 × 14/5 × 14 = 420/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    20/70 = 20 × 1/70 × 1 = 20/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/70 + 20/70 = 420 + 20/70 = 440/70
  5. 440/70 simplified gives 44/7
  6. So, 30/5 + 20/70 = 44/7
    In mixed form: 62/7

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