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Add 70/4 and 40/30

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 1 10/30

70/4 + 40/30 is 113/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    70/4 = 70 × 15/4 × 15 = 1050/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    40/30 = 40 × 2/30 × 2 = 80/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/60 + 80/60 = 1050 + 80/60 = 1130/60
  5. 1130/60 simplified gives 113/6
  6. So, 70/4 + 40/30 = 113/6
    In mixed form: 185/6

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