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Add 35/42 and 2/30

35/42 + 2/30 is 9/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/210 + 14/210 = 175 + 14/210 = 189/210
  5. 189/210 simplified gives 9/10
  6. So, 35/42 + 2/30 = 9/10

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