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Add 30/14 and 32/70

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 32/70

30/14 + 32/70 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    30/14 = 30 × 5/14 × 5 = 150/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    32/70 = 32 × 1/70 × 1 = 32/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/70 + 32/70 = 150 + 32/70 = 182/70
  5. 182/70 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 30/14 + 32/70 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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