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Add 30/35 and 60/21

1^st number: 30/35, 2^nd number: 2 18/21

30/35 + 60/21 is 26/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   30/35 = 30 × 3/35 × 3 = 90/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   60/21 = 60 × 5/21 × 5 = 300/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/105 + 300/105 = 90 + 300/105 = 390/105
5. 390/105 simplified gives 26/7
6. So, 30/35 + 60/21 = 26/7
   In mixed form: 35/7

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