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Add 30/4 and 30/35

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 30/35

30/4 + 30/35 is 117/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    30/4 = 30 × 35/4 × 35 = 1050/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    30/35 = 30 × 4/35 × 4 = 120/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/140 + 120/140 = 1050 + 120/140 = 1170/140
  5. 1170/140 simplified gives 117/14
  6. So, 30/4 + 30/35 = 117/14
    In mixed form: 85/14

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