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Add 30/6 and 63/70

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 63/70

30/6 + 63/70 is 59/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    30/6 = 30 × 35/6 × 35 = 1050/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/210 + 189/210 = 1050 + 189/210 = 1239/210
  5. 1239/210 simplified gives 59/10
  6. So, 30/6 + 63/70 = 59/10
    In mixed form: 59/10

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