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Add 35/10 and 30/35

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 30/35

35/10 + 30/35 is 61/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    35/10 = 35 × 7/10 × 7 = 245/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    30/35 = 30 × 2/35 × 2 = 60/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/70 + 60/70 = 245 + 60/70 = 305/70
  5. 305/70 simplified gives 61/14
  6. So, 35/10 + 30/35 = 61/14
    In mixed form: 45/14

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