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Add 30/70 and 5/30

30/70 + 5/30 is 25/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/210 + 35/210 = 90 + 35/210 = 125/210
  5. 125/210 simplified gives 25/42
  6. So, 30/70 + 5/30 = 25/42

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