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Add 35/56 and 30/35

35/56 + 30/35 is 83/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/280 + 240/280 = 175 + 240/280 = 415/280
  5. 415/280 simplified gives 83/56
  6. So, 35/56 + 30/35 = 83/56
    In mixed form: 127/56

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