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Add 9/30 and 63/70

9/30 + 63/70 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/210 + 189/210 = 63 + 189/210 = 252/210
  5. 252/210 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 9/30 + 63/70 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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