Add 70/30 and 70/90
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 70/90
70/30 + 70/90 is 28/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 70/90 = 210 + 70/90 = 280/90 - 280/90 simplified gives 28/9
- So, 70/30 + 70/90 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9
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