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Add 8/70 and 30/25

1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 1 5/25

8/70 + 30/25 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    8/70 = 8 × 5/70 × 5 = 40/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    30/25 = 30 × 14/25 × 14 = 420/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/350 + 420/350 = 40 + 420/350 = 460/350
  5. 460/350 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 8/70 + 30/25 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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