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Add 30/14 and 72/10

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 7 2/10

30/14 + 72/10 is 327/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 10 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 10 × 7 = 70,
    72/10 = 72 × 7/10 × 7 = 504/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/70 + 504/70 = 150 + 504/70 = 654/70
  5. 654/70 simplified gives 327/35
  6. So, 30/14 + 72/10 = 327/35
    In mixed form: 912/35

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