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Add 30/7 and 3/70

1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 3/70

30/7 + 3/70 is 303/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    30/7 = 30 × 10/7 × 10 = 300/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    3/70 = 3 × 1/70 × 1 = 3/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/70 + 3/70 = 300 + 3/70 = 303/70
  5. So, 30/7 + 3/70 = 303/70
    In mixed form: 423/70

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