Add 4/30 and 28/70
4/30 + 28/70 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
28/70 = 28 × 3/70 × 3 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
28/210 + 84/210 = 28 + 84/210 = 112/210 - 112/210 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 4/30 + 28/70 = 8/15
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