Add 30/9 and 72/70
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 1 2/70
30/9 + 72/70 is 458/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
30/9 = 30 × 70/9 × 70 = 2100/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/630 + 648/630 = 2100 + 648/630 = 2748/630 - 2748/630 simplified gives 458/105
- So, 30/9 + 72/70 = 458/105
In mixed form: 438/105
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