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Add 30/81 and 60/70

30/81 + 60/70 is 232/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    30/81 = 30 × 70/81 × 70 = 2100/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    60/70 = 60 × 81/70 × 81 = 4860/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/5670 + 4860/5670 = 2100 + 4860/5670 = 6960/5670
  5. 6960/5670 simplified gives 232/189
  6. So, 30/81 + 60/70 = 232/189
    In mixed form: 143/189

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