Add 30/9 and 75/70
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 1 5/70
30/9 + 75/70 is 185/42.
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,
75/70 = 75 × 9/70 × 9 = 675/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/630 + 675/630 = 2100 + 675/630 = 2775/630 - 2775/630 simplified gives 185/42
- So, 30/9 + 75/70 = 185/42
In mixed form: 417/42
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