Add 70/30 and 4/14
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 4/14
70/30 + 4/14 is 55/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 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 14 × 15 = 210,
4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 60/210 = 490 + 60/210 = 550/210 - 550/210 simplified gives 55/21
- So, 70/30 + 4/14 = 55/21
In mixed form: 213/21
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