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Add 30/8 and 16/70

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 16/70

30/8 + 16/70 is 557/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    30/8 = 30 × 35/8 × 35 = 1050/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280
  4. Add the two fractions:
    1050/280 + 64/280 = 1050 + 64/280 = 1114/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 557/140
  6. In mixed form: 3137/140

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