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Add 35/30 and 40/75

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 40/75

35/30 + 40/75 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/150 + 80/150 = 175 + 80/150 = 255/150
5. 255/150 simplified gives 17/10
6. So, 35/30 + 40/75 = 17/10
   In mixed form: 17/10

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