Add 54/30 and 10/70
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 10/70
54/30 + 10/70 is 68/35.
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,
54/30 = 54 × 7/30 × 7 = 378/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
378/210 + 30/210 = 378 + 30/210 = 408/210 - 408/210 simplified gives 68/35
- So, 54/30 + 10/70 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35
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