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Add 30/35 and 10/14

30/35 + 10/14 is 11/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    30/35 = 30 × 2/35 × 2 = 60/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/70 + 50/70 = 60 + 50/70 = 110/70
  5. 110/70 simplified gives 11/7
  6. So, 30/35 + 10/14 = 11/7
    In mixed form: 14/7

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