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Add 42/35 and 75/30

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 2 15/30

42/35 + 75/30 is 37/10.

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,
    42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    75/30 = 75 × 7/30 × 7 = 525/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/210 + 525/210 = 252 + 525/210 = 777/210
  5. 777/210 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 42/35 + 75/30 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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