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Add 15/8 and 70/30

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 2 10/30

15/8 + 70/30 is 101/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    70/30 = 70 × 4/30 × 4 = 280/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/120 + 280/120 = 225 + 280/120 = 505/120
  5. 505/120 simplified gives 101/24
  6. So, 15/8 + 70/30 = 101/24
    In mixed form: 45/24

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