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Add 30/10 and 35/30

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 1 5/30

30/10 + 35/30 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    30/10 = 30 × 3/10 × 3 = 90/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/30 + 35/30 = 90 + 35/30 = 125/30
  5. 125/30 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 30/10 + 35/30 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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