Add 70/30 and 14/4
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 3 2/4
70/30 + 14/4 is 35/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60 - Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 210/60 = 140 + 210/60 = 350/60 - 350/60 simplified gives 35/6
- So, 70/30 + 14/4 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6
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