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Add 30/9 and 24/35

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 24/35

30/9 + 24/35 is 422/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    30/9 = 30 × 35/9 × 35 = 1050/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/315 + 216/315 = 1050 + 216/315 = 1266/315
  5. 1266/315 simplified gives 422/105
  6. So, 30/9 + 24/35 = 422/105
    In mixed form: 42/105

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