Add 5/30 and 35/70
5/30 + 35/70 is 2/3.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
35/210 + 105/210 = 35 + 105/210 = 140/210 - 140/210 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 5/30 + 35/70 = 2/3
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