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Add 2/35 and 50/30

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 20/30

2/35 + 50/30 is 181/105.

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,
    50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/210 + 350/210 = 12 + 350/210 = 362/210
  5. 362/210 simplified gives 181/105
  6. So, 2/35 + 50/30 = 181/105
    In mixed form: 176/105

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