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Add 30/35 and 9/32

30/35 + 9/32 is 255/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    30/35 = 30 × 32/35 × 32 = 960/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    9/32 = 9 × 35/32 × 35 = 315/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1120 + 315/1120 = 960 + 315/1120 = 1275/1120
  5. 1275/1120 simplified gives 255/224
  6. So, 30/35 + 9/32 = 255/224
    In mixed form: 131/224

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