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Add 1/35 and 24/30

1/35 + 24/30 is 29/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/210 + 168/210 = 6 + 168/210 = 174/210
  5. 174/210 simplified gives 29/35
  6. So, 1/35 + 24/30 = 29/35

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