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Add 35/2 and 5/30

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 5/30

35/2 + 5/30 is 53/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    35/2 = 35 × 15/2 × 15 = 525/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/30 + 5/30 = 525 + 5/30 = 530/30
  5. 530/30 simplified gives 53/3
  6. So, 35/2 + 5/30 = 53/3
    In mixed form: 172/3

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