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Add 16/35 and 42/30

1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 1 12/30

16/35 + 42/30 is 13/7.

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,
    16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/210 + 294/210 = 96 + 294/210 = 390/210
  5. 390/210 simplified gives 13/7
  6. So, 16/35 + 42/30 = 13/7
    In mixed form: 16/7

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