Add 9/70 and 30/84
9/70 + 30/84 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
9/70 = 9 × 6/70 × 6 = 54/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
30/84 = 30 × 5/84 × 5 = 150/420 - Add the two like fractions:
54/420 + 150/420 = 54 + 150/420 = 204/420 - 204/420 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 9/70 + 30/84 = 17/35
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