Add 2/35 and 60/30, Solve 2/35 + 2 0/30 as a fraction

Add 2/35 and 60/30

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

2/35 + 60/30 is 72/35.

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,
60/30 = 60 × 7/30 × 7 = 420/210
Add the two like fractions:
12/210 + 420/210 = 12 + 420/210 = 432/210
432/210 simplified gives 72/35
So, 2/35 + 60/30 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35

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