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Add 70/30 and 42/35

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 1 7/35

70/30 + 42/35 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/210 + 252/210 = 490 + 252/210 = 742/210
  5. 742/210 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 70/30 + 42/35 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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