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Add 30/35 and 4/9

30/35 + 4/9 is 82/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    30/35 = 30 × 9/35 × 9 = 270/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    4/9 = 4 × 35/9 × 35 = 140/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/315 + 140/315 = 270 + 140/315 = 410/315
  5. 410/315 simplified gives 82/63
  6. So, 30/35 + 4/9 = 82/63
    In mixed form: 119/63

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