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Add 10/35 and 12/30

10/35 + 12/30 is 24/35.

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,
    10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/210 + 84/210 = 60 + 84/210 = 144/210
  5. 144/210 simplified gives 24/35
  6. So, 10/35 + 12/30 = 24/35

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