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Add 10/35 and 35/30

1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 1 5/30

10/35 + 35/30 is 61/42.

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,
    35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/210 + 245/210 = 60 + 245/210 = 305/210
  5. 305/210 simplified gives 61/42
  6. So, 10/35 + 35/30 = 61/42
    In mixed form: 119/42

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