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Add 3/21 and 35/30

1st number: 3/21, 2nd number: 1 5/30

3/21 + 35/30 is 55/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    3/21 = 3 × 10/21 × 10 = 30/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/210 + 245/210 = 30 + 245/210 = 275/210
  5. 275/210 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 3/21 + 35/30 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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