Add 35/30 and 42/70
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 42/70
35/30 + 42/70 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 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 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
245/210 + 126/210 = 245 + 126/210 = 371/210 - 371/210 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 35/30 + 42/70 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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