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Add 30/35 and 14/27

30/35 + 14/27 is 260/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    30/35 = 30 × 27/35 × 27 = 810/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    14/27 = 14 × 35/27 × 35 = 490/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/945 + 490/945 = 810 + 490/945 = 1300/945
  5. 1300/945 simplified gives 260/189
  6. So, 30/35 + 14/27 = 260/189
    In mixed form: 171/189

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