Add 30/5 and 28/35, Solve 6 0/5 + 28/35 as a fraction

Add 30/5 and 28/35

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 28/35

30/5 + 28/35 is 34/5.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
30/5 = 30 × 7/5 × 7 = 210/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
28/35 = 28 × 1/35 × 1 = 28/35
Add the two like fractions:
210/35 + 28/35 = 210 + 28/35 = 238/35
238/35 simplified gives 34/5
So, 30/5 + 28/35 = 34/5
In mixed form: 64/5

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