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Add 35/28 and 4/30

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 4/30

35/28 + 4/30 is 83/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 30 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    35/28 = 35 × 15/28 × 15 = 525/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    4/30 = 4 × 14/30 × 14 = 56/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/420 + 56/420 = 525 + 56/420 = 581/420
  5. 581/420 simplified gives 83/60
  6. So, 35/28 + 4/30 = 83/60
    In mixed form: 123/60

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