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Add 30/14 and 48/70

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 48/70

30/14 + 48/70 is 99/35.

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,
    48/70 = 48 × 1/70 × 1 = 48/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/70 + 48/70 = 150 + 48/70 = 198/70
  5. 198/70 simplified gives 99/35
  6. So, 30/14 + 48/70 = 99/35
    In mixed form: 229/35

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