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Add 30/35 and 35/54

30/35 + 35/54 is 569/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    30/35 = 30 × 54/35 × 54 = 1620/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    35/54 = 35 × 35/54 × 35 = 1225/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/1890 + 1225/1890 = 1620 + 1225/1890 = 2845/1890
  5. 2845/1890 simplified gives 569/378
  6. So, 30/35 + 35/54 = 569/378
    In mixed form: 1191/378

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