Add 30/70 and 45/25
1st number: 30/70, 2nd number: 1 20/25
30/70 + 45/25 is 78/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
30/70 = 30 × 5/70 × 5 = 150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Add the two like fractions:
150/350 + 630/350 = 150 + 630/350 = 780/350 - 780/350 simplified gives 78/35
- So, 30/70 + 45/25 = 78/35
In mixed form: 28/35
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