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Add 70/15 and 7/30

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 7/30

70/15 + 7/30 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    70/15 = 70 × 2/15 × 2 = 140/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/30 + 7/30 = 140 + 7/30 = 147/30
  5. 147/30 simplified gives 49/10
  6. So, 70/15 + 7/30 = 49/10
    In mixed form: 49/10

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