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Add 54/70 and 42/30

1st number: 54/70, 2nd number: 1 12/30

54/70 + 42/30 is 76/35.

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,
    54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/210 + 294/210 = 162 + 294/210 = 456/210
  5. 456/210 simplified gives 76/35
  6. So, 54/70 + 42/30 = 76/35
    In mixed form: 26/35

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