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Add 7/70 and 4/30

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

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,
    7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/210 + 28/210 = 21 + 28/210 = 49/210
  5. 49/210 simplified gives 7/30
  6. So, 7/70 + 4/30 = 7/30

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