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Add 35/14 and 6/30

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 6/30

35/14 + 6/30 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    35/14 = 35 × 15/14 × 15 = 525/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/210 + 42/210 = 525 + 42/210 = 567/210
  5. 567/210 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 35/14 + 6/30 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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