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Add 7/4 and 70/30

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 2 10/30

7/4 + 70/30 is 49/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    7/4 = 7 × 15/4 × 15 = 105/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/60 + 140/60 = 105 + 140/60 = 245/60
  5. 245/60 simplified gives 49/12
  6. So, 7/4 + 70/30 = 49/12
    In mixed form: 41/12

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