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Add 10/30 and 70/25

1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 2 20/25

10/30 + 70/25 is 47/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    70/25 = 70 × 6/25 × 6 = 420/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/150 + 420/150 = 50 + 420/150 = 470/150
  5. 470/150 simplified gives 47/15
  6. So, 10/30 + 70/25 = 47/15
    In mixed form: 32/15

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