Add 2/35 and 36/30, Solve 2/35 + 1 6/30 as a fraction

Add 2/35 and 36/30

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 6/30

2/35 + 36/30 is 44/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210
Add the two like fractions:
12/210 + 252/210 = 12 + 252/210 = 264/210
264/210 simplified gives 44/35
So, 2/35 + 36/30 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35

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