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Add 3/70 and 48/30

1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 1 18/30

3/70 + 48/30 is 23/14.

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,
    3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/210 + 336/210 = 9 + 336/210 = 345/210
  5. 345/210 simplified gives 23/14
  6. So, 3/70 + 48/30 = 23/14
    In mixed form: 19/14

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