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Add 32/7 and 70/30

1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 2 10/30

32/7 + 70/30 is 145/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    32/7 = 32 × 30/7 × 30 = 960/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/210 + 490/210 = 960 + 490/210 = 1450/210
  5. 1450/210 simplified gives 145/21
  6. So, 32/7 + 70/30 = 145/21
    In mixed form: 619/21

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