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Add 30/3 and 18/35

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 18/35

30/3 + 18/35 is 368/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    30/3 = 30 × 35/3 × 35 = 1050/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    18/35 = 18 × 3/35 × 3 = 54/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/105 + 54/105 = 1050 + 54/105 = 1104/105
  5. 1104/105 simplified gives 368/35
  6. So, 30/3 + 18/35 = 368/35
    In mixed form: 1018/35

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