Add 70/20 and 50/30
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 1 20/30
70/20 + 50/30 is 31/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
70/20 = 70 × 3/20 × 3 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60 - Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 100/60 = 210 + 100/60 = 310/60 - 310/60 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 70/20 + 50/30 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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