Add 80/70 and 28/30
1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 28/30
80/70 + 28/30 is 218/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
80/70 = 80 × 3/70 × 3 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210 - Add the two like fractions:
240/210 + 196/210 = 240 + 196/210 = 436/210 - 436/210 simplified gives 218/105
- So, 80/70 + 28/30 = 218/105
In mixed form: 28/105
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