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Add 28/72 and 30/70

28/72 + 30/70 is 103/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    28/72 = 28 × 35/72 × 35 = 980/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    30/70 = 30 × 36/70 × 36 = 1080/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/2520 + 1080/2520 = 980 + 1080/2520 = 2060/2520
  5. 2060/2520 simplified gives 103/126
  6. So, 28/72 + 30/70 = 103/126

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