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Add 15/7 and 3/30

1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 3/30

15/7 + 3/30 is 157/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    15/7 = 15 × 30/7 × 30 = 450/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/210 + 21/210 = 450 + 21/210 = 471/210
  5. 471/210 simplified gives 157/70
  6. So, 15/7 + 3/30 = 157/70
    In mixed form: 217/70

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