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Add 30/7 and 35/45

1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 35/45

30/7 + 35/45 is 319/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    30/7 = 30 × 45/7 × 45 = 1350/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    35/45 = 35 × 7/45 × 7 = 245/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/315 + 245/315 = 1350 + 245/315 = 1595/315
  5. 1595/315 simplified gives 319/63
  6. So, 30/7 + 35/45 = 319/63
    In mixed form: 54/63

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