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Add 15/70 and 28/30

15/70 + 28/30 is 241/210.

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,
    15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/210 + 196/210 = 45 + 196/210 = 241/210
  5. So, 15/70 + 28/30 = 241/210
    In mixed form: 131/210

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