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Add 12/30 and 2/35

12/30 + 2/35 is 16/35.

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,
    12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/210 + 12/210 = 84 + 12/210 = 96/210
  5. 96/210 simplified gives 16/35
  6. So, 12/30 + 2/35 = 16/35

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