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Add 28/30 and 42/35

1st number: 28/30, 2nd number: 1 7/35

28/30 + 42/35 is 32/15.

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,
    28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/210 + 252/210 = 196 + 252/210 = 448/210
  5. 448/210 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 28/30 + 42/35 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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