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Add 4/70 and 60/30

1st number: 4/70, 2nd number: 2 0/30

4/70 + 60/30 is 72/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    60/30 = 60 × 7/30 × 7 = 420/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/210 + 420/210 = 12 + 420/210 = 432/210
  5. 432/210 simplified gives 72/35
  6. So, 4/70 + 60/30 = 72/35
    In mixed form: 22/35

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