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Add 10/30 and 48/35

1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 1 13/35

10/30 + 48/35 is 179/105.

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,
    10/30 = 10 × 7/30 × 7 = 70/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    48/35 = 48 × 6/35 × 6 = 288/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/210 + 288/210 = 70 + 288/210 = 358/210
  5. 358/210 simplified gives 179/105
  6. So, 10/30 + 48/35 = 179/105
    In mixed form: 174/105

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