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Add 42/35 and 8/30

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 8/30

42/35 + 8/30 is 22/15.

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,
    8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/210 + 56/210 = 252 + 56/210 = 308/210
  5. 308/210 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 42/35 + 8/30 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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