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Add 18/3 and 35/30

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/30

18/3 + 35/30 is 43/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    18/3 = 18 × 10/3 × 10 = 180/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/30 + 35/30 = 180 + 35/30 = 215/30
  5. 215/30 simplified gives 43/6
  6. So, 18/3 + 35/30 = 43/6
    In mixed form: 71/6

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