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Add 35/14 and 9/30

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 9/30

35/14 + 9/30 is 14/5.

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,
    9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/210 + 63/210 = 525 + 63/210 = 588/210
  5. 588/210 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 35/14 + 9/30 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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