Add 30/6 and 49/70
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 49/70
30/6 + 49/70 is 57/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
30/6 = 30 × 35/6 × 35 = 1050/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/210 + 147/210 = 1050 + 147/210 = 1197/210 - 1197/210 simplified gives 57/10
- So, 30/6 + 49/70 = 57/10
In mixed form: 57/10
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