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Add 2/35 and 40/30

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 10/30

2/35 + 40/30 is 146/105.

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,
    2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/210 + 280/210 = 12 + 280/210 = 292/210
  5. 292/210 simplified gives 146/105
  6. So, 2/35 + 40/30 = 146/105
    In mixed form: 141/105

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