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Add 6/70 and 2/30

6/70 + 2/30 is 16/105.

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,
    6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/210 + 14/210 = 18 + 14/210 = 32/210
  5. 32/210 simplified gives 16/105
  6. So, 6/70 + 2/30 = 16/105

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