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Add 2/7 and 24/30

2/7 + 24/30 is 38/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    2/7 = 2 × 30/7 × 30 = 60/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/210 + 168/210 = 60 + 168/210 = 228/210
  5. 228/210 simplified gives 38/35
  6. So, 2/7 + 24/30 = 38/35
    In mixed form: 13/35

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