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Add 5/70 and 18/30

5/70 + 18/30 is 47/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/210 + 126/210 = 15 + 126/210 = 141/210
  5. 141/210 simplified gives 47/70
  6. So, 5/70 + 18/30 = 47/70

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