Add 6/18 and 30/70
6/18 + 30/70 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
6/18 = 6 × 35/18 × 35 = 210/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
30/70 = 30 × 9/70 × 9 = 270/630 - Add the two like fractions:
210/630 + 270/630 = 210 + 270/630 = 480/630 - 480/630 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 6/18 + 30/70 = 16/21
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