Add 70/30 and 60/25
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 2 10/25
70/30 + 60/25 is 71/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
60/25 = 60 × 6/25 × 6 = 360/150 - Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 360/150 = 350 + 360/150 = 710/150 - 710/150 simplified gives 71/15
- So, 70/30 + 60/25 = 71/15
In mixed form: 411/15
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