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Add 35/7 and 1/30

1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 1/30

35/7 + 1/30 is 151/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    35/7 = 35 × 30/7 × 30 = 1050/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/210 + 7/210 = 1050 + 7/210 = 1057/210
  5. 1057/210 simplified gives 151/30
  6. So, 35/7 + 1/30 = 151/30
    In mixed form: 51/30

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