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Add 30/81 and 75/35

1st number: 30/81, 2nd number: 2 5/35

30/81 + 75/35 is 475/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    30/81 = 30 × 35/81 × 35 = 1050/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    75/35 = 75 × 81/35 × 81 = 6075/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/2835 + 6075/2835 = 1050 + 6075/2835 = 7125/2835
  5. 7125/2835 simplified gives 475/189
  6. So, 30/81 + 75/35 = 475/189
    In mixed form: 297/189

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