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Add 7/70 and 30/72

7/70 + 30/72 is 31/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    7/70 = 7 × 36/70 × 36 = 252/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    30/72 = 30 × 35/72 × 35 = 1050/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/2520 + 1050/2520 = 252 + 1050/2520 = 1302/2520
  5. 1302/2520 simplified gives 31/60
  6. So, 7/70 + 30/72 = 31/60

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