What is 3/30 plus 2/7?
3/30 plus 2/7 equals 27/70 (or 0.385714 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 3/30 and 2/7 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
3/30 + 2/7 = 27/70
Simplified Fraction
27/70
Mixed Number
Proper (27/70)
Decimal Value
0.385714
Percentage
38.5714%
Step-by-Step Solution: 3/30 + 2/7
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 30 and 7 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 30 ร 7 = 210.
LCD(30, 7) = 210
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 210
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/30 by 7, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/7 by 30 so both fractions share the common base 210.
3 ร 7/30 ร 7 = 21/210 and 2 ร 30/7 ร 30 = 60/210
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (21 + 60 = 81) and keep the common denominator 210 unchanged.
21 + 60/210 = 81/210
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 81 and 210, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
81 รท 3/210 รท 3 = 27/70
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 27 by denominator 70 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.385714, or 38.5714%).
27 รท 70 = 0.385714 (38.5714%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 3/30 plus 2/7 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 27/70 |
| Mixed Number Form | 27/70 |
| Decimal Form | 0.385714 |
| Percentage | 38.5714% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3/30 plus 2/7 as a fraction?
3/30 + 2/7 in simplest fraction form is 27/70.
What is 3/30 plus 2/7 as a decimal?
3/30 + 2/7 converted to a decimal is 0.385714.
What is 3/30 plus 2/7 as a percentage?
3/30 + 2/7 expressed as a percentage is 38.5714%.
Does 3/30 plus 2/7 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.385714...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.