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Add 70/28 and 2/30

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 2/30

70/28 + 2/30 is 77/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 30 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    70/28 = 70 × 15/28 × 15 = 1050/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/420 + 28/420 = 1050 + 28/420 = 1078/420
  5. 1078/420 simplified gives 77/30
  6. So, 70/28 + 2/30 = 77/30
    In mixed form: 217/30

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