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Add 30/8 and 18/35

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 18/35

30/8 + 18/35 is 597/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    30/8 = 30 × 35/8 × 35 = 1050/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/280 + 144/280 = 1050 + 144/280 = 1194/280
  5. 1194/280 simplified gives 597/140
  6. So, 30/8 + 18/35 = 597/140
    In mixed form: 437/140

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