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Add 70/15 and 4/21

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 4/21

70/15 + 4/21 is 34/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 21 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 21 × 5 = 105,
    4/21 = 4 × 5/21 × 5 = 20/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/105 + 20/105 = 490 + 20/105 = 510/105
  5. 510/105 simplified gives 34/7
  6. So, 70/15 + 4/21 = 34/7
    In mixed form: 46/7

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