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Add 14/70 and 4/30

14/70 + 4/30 is 1/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/210 + 28/210 = 42 + 28/210 = 70/210
  5. 70/210 simplified gives 1/3
  6. So, 14/70 + 4/30 = 1/3

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