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Add 35/70 and 8/15

35/70 + 8/15 is 31/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/210 + 112/210 = 105 + 112/210 = 217/210
  5. 217/210 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 35/70 + 8/15 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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