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Add 35/30 and 1/42

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1/42

35/30 + 1/42 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/210 + 5/210 = 245 + 5/210 = 250/210
  5. 250/210 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 35/30 + 1/42 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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