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Add 10/30 and 72/35

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

10/30 + 72/35 is 251/105.

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,
    72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/210 + 432/210 = 70 + 432/210 = 502/210
  5. 502/210 simplified gives 251/105
  6. So, 10/30 + 72/35 = 251/105
    In mixed form: 241/105

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