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Add 2/30 and 4/35

2/30 + 4/35 is 19/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/210 + 24/210 = 14 + 24/210 = 38/210
  5. 38/210 simplified gives 19/105
  6. So, 2/30 + 4/35 = 19/105

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