Add 30/70 and 14/4, Solve 30/70 + 3 2/4 as a fraction

Add 30/70 and 14/4

1^st number: 30/70, 2^nd number: 3 2/4

30/70 + 14/4 is 55/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
30/70 = 30 × 2/70 × 2 = 60/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
14/4 = 14 × 35/4 × 35 = 490/140
Add the two like fractions:
60/140 + 490/140 = 60 + 490/140 = 550/140
550/140 simplified gives 55/14
So, 30/70 + 14/4 = 55/14
In mixed form: 313/14

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