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Add 30/15 and 16/70

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 16/70

30/15 + 16/70 is 78/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    30/15 = 30 × 14/15 × 14 = 420/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/210 + 48/210 = 420 + 48/210 = 468/210
  5. 468/210 simplified gives 78/35
  6. So, 30/15 + 16/70 = 78/35
    In mixed form: 28/35

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