Add 1/35 and 30/14, Solve 1/35 + 2 2/14 as a fraction

Add 1/35 and 30/14

1^st number: 1/35, 2^nd number: 2 2/14

1/35 + 30/14 is 76/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
1/35 = 1 × 2/35 × 2 = 2/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
30/14 = 30 × 5/14 × 5 = 150/70
Add the two like fractions:
2/70 + 150/70 = 2 + 150/70 = 152/70
152/70 simplified gives 76/35
So, 1/35 + 30/14 = 76/35
In mixed form: 26/35

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