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Add 8/30 and 70/90

8/30 + 70/90 is 47/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/90 + 70/90 = 24 + 70/90 = 94/90
  5. 94/90 simplified gives 47/45
  6. So, 8/30 + 70/90 = 47/45
    In mixed form: 12/45

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