Add 70/30 and 3/10
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 3/10
70/30 + 3/10 is 79/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
70/30 = 70 × 1/30 × 1 = 70/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30 - Add the two like fractions:
70/30 + 9/30 = 70 + 9/30 = 79/30 - So, 70/30 + 3/10 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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