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Add 30/5 and 1/7

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1/7

30/5 + 1/7 is 43/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    30/5 = 30 × 7/5 × 7 = 210/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    1/7 = 1 × 5/7 × 5 = 5/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/35 + 5/35 = 210 + 5/35 = 215/35
  5. 215/35 simplified gives 43/7
  6. So, 30/5 + 1/7 = 43/7
    In mixed form: 61/7

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