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Add 2/30 and 70/10

1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 7 0/10

2/30 + 70/10 is 106/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    70/10 = 70 × 3/10 × 3 = 210/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/30 + 210/30 = 2 + 210/30 = 212/30
  5. 212/30 simplified gives 106/15
  6. So, 2/30 + 70/10 = 106/15
    In mixed form: 71/15

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