Add 70/7 and 5/30, Solve 10 0/7 + 5/30 as a fraction

Add 70/7 and 5/30

1^st number: 10 0/7, 2^nd number: 5/30

70/7 + 5/30 is 61/6.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
70/7 = 70 × 30/7 × 30 = 2100/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
Add the two like fractions:
2100/210 + 35/210 = 2100 + 35/210 = 2135/210
2135/210 simplified gives 61/6
So, 70/7 + 5/30 = 61/6
In mixed form: 101/6

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