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Add 35/7 and 6/30

1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 6/30

35/7 + 6/30 is 26/5.

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,
    6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/210 + 42/210 = 1050 + 42/210 = 1092/210
  5. 1092/210 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 35/7 + 6/30 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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