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Add 30/35 and 12/6

1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 2 0/6

30/35 + 12/6 is 20/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/210 + 420/210 = 180 + 420/210 = 600/210
  5. 600/210 simplified gives 20/7
  6. So, 30/35 + 12/6 = 20/7
    In mixed form: 26/7

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