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Add 30/70 and 36/30

1st number: 30/70, 2nd number: 1 6/30

30/70 + 36/30 is 57/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/210 + 252/210 = 90 + 252/210 = 342/210
  5. 342/210 simplified gives 57/35
  6. So, 30/70 + 36/30 = 57/35
    In mixed form: 122/35

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