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Add 30/8 and 14/70

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 14/70

30/8 + 14/70 is 79/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    30/8 = 30 × 35/8 × 35 = 1050/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/280 + 56/280 = 1050 + 56/280 = 1106/280
  5. 1106/280 simplified gives 79/20
  6. So, 30/8 + 14/70 = 79/20
    In mixed form: 319/20

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