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Add 30/9 and 12/70

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 12/70

30/9 + 12/70 is 368/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    30/9 = 30 × 70/9 × 70 = 2100/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/630 + 108/630 = 2100 + 108/630 = 2208/630
  5. 2208/630 simplified gives 368/105
  6. So, 30/9 + 12/70 = 368/105
    In mixed form: 353/105

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