Add 75/30 and 2/70
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 2/70
75/30 + 2/70 is 177/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
75/30 = 75 × 7/30 × 7 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Add the two like fractions:
525/210 + 6/210 = 525 + 6/210 = 531/210 - 531/210 simplified gives 177/70
- So, 75/30 + 2/70 = 177/70
In mixed form: 237/70
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