Add 6/10 and 30/70
6/10 + 30/70 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
6/10 = 6 × 7/10 × 7 = 42/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
30/70 = 30 × 1/70 × 1 = 30/70 - Add the two like fractions:
42/70 + 30/70 = 42 + 30/70 = 72/70 - 72/70 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 6/10 + 30/70 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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