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Add 4/30 and 63/35

1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 1 28/35

4/30 + 63/35 is 29/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    63/35 = 63 × 6/35 × 6 = 378/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/210 + 378/210 = 28 + 378/210 = 406/210
  5. 406/210 simplified gives 29/15
  6. So, 4/30 + 63/35 = 29/15
    In mixed form: 114/15

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