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Add 54/30 and 60/70

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 60/70

54/30 + 60/70 is 93/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    54/30 = 54 × 7/30 × 7 = 378/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/210 + 180/210 = 378 + 180/210 = 558/210
  5. 558/210 simplified gives 93/35
  6. So, 54/30 + 60/70 = 93/35
    In mixed form: 223/35

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