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Add 30/35 and 42/18

1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 2 6/18

30/35 + 42/18 is 67/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    30/35 = 30 × 18/35 × 18 = 540/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    42/18 = 42 × 35/18 × 35 = 1470/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/630 + 1470/630 = 540 + 1470/630 = 2010/630
  5. 2010/630 simplified gives 67/21
  6. So, 30/35 + 42/18 = 67/21
    In mixed form: 34/21

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