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Add 14/35 and 24/30

14/35 + 24/30 is 6/5.

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,
    14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/210 + 168/210 = 84 + 168/210 = 252/210
  5. 252/210 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 14/35 + 24/30 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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