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Add 4/35 and 27/30

4/35 + 27/30 is 71/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/210 + 189/210 = 24 + 189/210 = 213/210
  5. 213/210 simplified gives 71/70
  6. So, 4/35 + 27/30 = 71/70
    In mixed form: 11/70

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