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Add 9/30 and 50/70

9/30 + 50/70 is 71/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/210 + 150/210 = 63 + 150/210 = 213/210
  5. 213/210 simplified gives 71/70
  6. So, 9/30 + 50/70 = 71/70
    In mixed form: 11/70

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