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Add 70/30 and 63/7

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 9 0/7

70/30 + 63/7 is 34/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    63/7 = 63 × 30/7 × 30 = 1890/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/210 + 1890/210 = 490 + 1890/210 = 2380/210
  5. 2380/210 simplified gives 34/3
  6. So, 70/30 + 63/7 = 34/3
    In mixed form: 111/3

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