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Add 35/30 and 30/20

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1 10/20

35/30 + 30/20 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    35/30 = 35 × 2/30 × 2 = 70/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/60 + 90/60 = 70 + 90/60 = 160/60
  5. 160/60 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 35/30 + 30/20 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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