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Add 30/70 and 10/25

30/70 + 10/25 is 29/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    30/70 = 30 × 5/70 × 5 = 150/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/350 + 140/350 = 150 + 140/350 = 290/350
  5. 290/350 simplified gives 29/35
  6. So, 30/70 + 10/25 = 29/35

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