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Add 35/30 and 16/21

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 16/21

35/30 + 16/21 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 21 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 21 × 10 = 210,
    16/21 = 16 × 10/21 × 10 = 160/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/210 + 160/210 = 245 + 160/210 = 405/210
  5. 405/210 simplified gives 27/14
  6. So, 35/30 + 16/21 = 27/14
    In mixed form: 113/14

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