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Add 30/70 and 90/72

1st number: 30/70, 2nd number: 1 18/72

30/70 + 90/72 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    30/70 = 30 × 36/70 × 36 = 1080/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    90/72 = 90 × 35/72 × 35 = 3150/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/2520 + 3150/2520 = 1080 + 3150/2520 = 4230/2520
  5. 4230/2520 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 30/70 + 90/72 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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