Add 35/30 and 1/7, Solve 1 5/30 + 1/7 as a fraction

Add 35/30 and 1/7

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 1/7

35/30 + 1/7 is 55/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
1/7 = 1 × 30/7 × 30 = 30/210
Add the two like fractions:
245/210 + 30/210 = 245 + 30/210 = 275/210
275/210 simplified gives 55/42
So, 35/30 + 1/7 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42

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