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Add 35/10 and 7/30

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 7/30

35/10 + 7/30 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    35/10 = 35 × 3/10 × 3 = 105/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/30 + 7/30 = 105 + 7/30 = 112/30
  5. 112/30 simplified gives 56/15
  6. So, 35/10 + 7/30 = 56/15
    In mixed form: 311/15

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