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Add 21/4 and 30/70

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 30/70

21/4 + 30/70 is 159/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    21/4 = 21 × 35/4 × 35 = 735/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    30/70 = 30 × 2/70 × 2 = 60/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/140 + 60/140 = 735 + 60/140 = 795/140
  5. 795/140 simplified gives 159/28
  6. So, 21/4 + 30/70 = 159/28
    In mixed form: 519/28

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