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Add 30/10 and 35/9

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 3 8/9

30/10 + 35/9 is 62/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/90 + 350/90 = 270 + 350/90 = 620/90
  5. 620/90 simplified gives 62/9
  6. So, 30/10 + 35/9 = 62/9
    In mixed form: 68/9

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