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Add 10/30 and 63/70

10/30 + 63/70 is 37/30.

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,
    10/30 = 10 × 7/30 × 7 = 70/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/210 + 189/210 = 70 + 189/210 = 259/210
  5. 259/210 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 10/30 + 63/70 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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