Add 30/5 and 3/7
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 3/7
30/5 + 3/7 is 45/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
30/5 = 30 × 7/5 × 7 = 210/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
3/7 = 3 × 5/7 × 5 = 15/35 - Add the two like fractions:
210/35 + 15/35 = 210 + 15/35 = 225/35 - 225/35 simplified gives 45/7
- So, 30/5 + 3/7 = 45/7
In mixed form: 63/7
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