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Add 60/4 and 3/70

1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 3/70

60/4 + 3/70 is 1053/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/140 + 6/140 = 2100 + 6/140 = 2106/140
  5. 2106/140 simplified gives 1053/70
  6. So, 60/4 + 3/70 = 1053/70
    In mixed form: 153/70

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