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Add 8/70 and 10/30

8/70 + 10/30 is 47/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    10/30 = 10 × 7/30 × 7 = 70/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/210 + 70/210 = 24 + 70/210 = 94/210
  5. 94/210 simplified gives 47/105
  6. So, 8/70 + 10/30 = 47/105

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