Add 7/70 and 56/60
7/70 + 56/60 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
7/70 = 7 × 6/70 × 6 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 392/420 = 42 + 392/420 = 434/420 - 434/420 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 7/70 + 56/60 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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