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Add 70/15 and 10/35

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 10/35

70/15 + 10/35 is 104/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    70/15 = 70 × 7/15 × 7 = 490/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    10/35 = 10 × 3/35 × 3 = 30/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/105 + 30/105 = 490 + 30/105 = 520/105
  5. 520/105 simplified gives 104/21
  6. So, 70/15 + 10/35 = 104/21
    In mixed form: 420/21

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