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Add 30/28 and 7/10

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 7/10

30/28 + 7/10 is 62/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    7/10 = 7 × 14/10 × 14 = 98/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/140 + 98/140 = 150 + 98/140 = 248/140
  5. 248/140 simplified gives 62/35
  6. So, 30/28 + 7/10 = 62/35
    In mixed form: 127/35

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