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Add 70/42 and 30/15

1st number: 1 28/42, 2nd number: 2 0/15

70/42 + 30/15 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    70/42 = 70 × 5/42 × 5 = 350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    30/15 = 30 × 14/15 × 14 = 420/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/210 + 420/210 = 350 + 420/210 = 770/210
  5. 770/210 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 70/42 + 30/15 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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