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Add 30/90 and 70/7

1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 10 0/7

30/90 + 70/7 is 31/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    30/90 = 30 × 7/90 × 7 = 210/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    70/7 = 70 × 90/7 × 90 = 6300/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/630 + 6300/630 = 210 + 6300/630 = 6510/630
  5. 6510/630 simplified gives 31/3
  6. So, 30/90 + 70/7 = 31/3
    In mixed form: 101/3

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