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Add 21/30 and 75/35

1^st number: 21/30, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

21/30 + 75/35 is 199/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   75/35 = 75 × 6/35 × 6 = 450/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/210 + 450/210 = 147 + 450/210 = 597/210
5. 597/210 simplified gives 199/70
6. So, 21/30 + 75/35 = 199/70
   In mixed form: 259/70

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