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Add 70/7 and 3/90

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 3/90

70/7 + 3/90 is 301/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    70/7 = 70 × 90/7 × 90 = 6300/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    3/90 = 3 × 7/90 × 7 = 21/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/630 + 21/630 = 6300 + 21/630 = 6321/630
  5. 6321/630 simplified gives 301/30
  6. So, 70/7 + 3/90 = 301/30
    In mixed form: 101/30

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