Add 30/70 and 10/56
30/70 + 10/56 is 17/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
120/280 + 50/280 = 120 + 50/280 = 170/280 - 170/280 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 30/70 + 10/56 = 17/28
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