Add 10/35 and 45/30, Solve 10/35 + 1 15/30 as a fraction

Add 10/35 and 45/30

1^st number: 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

10/35 + 45/30 is 25/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210
Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 315/210 = 60 + 315/210 = 375/210
375/210 simplified gives 25/14
So, 10/35 + 45/30 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14

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