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Add 35/30 and 5/7

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

35/30 + 5/7 is 79/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    5/7 = 5 × 30/7 × 30 = 150/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/210 + 150/210 = 245 + 150/210 = 395/210
  5. 395/210 simplified gives 79/42
  6. So, 35/30 + 5/7 = 79/42
    In mixed form: 137/42

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