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Add 14/35 and 4/30

14/35 + 4/30 is 8/15.

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,
    4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/210 + 28/210 = 84 + 28/210 = 112/210
  5. 112/210 simplified gives 8/15
  6. So, 14/35 + 4/30 = 8/15

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