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Add 35/14 and 96/30

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 3 6/30

35/14 + 96/30 is 57/10.

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,
    96/30 = 96 × 7/30 × 7 = 672/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/210 + 672/210 = 525 + 672/210 = 1197/210
  5. 1197/210 simplified gives 57/10
  6. So, 35/14 + 96/30 = 57/10
    In mixed form: 57/10

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