Add 7/30 and 49/70
7/30 + 49/70 is 14/15.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
49/210 + 147/210 = 49 + 147/210 = 196/210 - 196/210 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 7/30 + 49/70 = 14/15
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