Add 70/30 and 30/36
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 30/36
70/30 + 30/36 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
70/30 = 70 × 6/30 × 6 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 150/180 = 420 + 150/180 = 570/180 - 570/180 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 70/30 + 30/36 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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