Add 70/30 and 2/70
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 2/70
70/30 + 2/70 is 248/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 6/210 = 490 + 6/210 = 496/210 - 496/210 simplified gives 248/105
- So, 70/30 + 2/70 = 248/105
In mixed form: 238/105
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