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Add 45/35 and 10/30

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 10/30

45/35 + 10/30 is 34/21.

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,
    45/35 = 45 × 6/35 × 6 = 270/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    10/30 = 10 × 7/30 × 7 = 70/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/210 + 70/210 = 270 + 70/210 = 340/210
  5. 340/210 simplified gives 34/21
  6. So, 45/35 + 10/30 = 34/21
    In mixed form: 113/21

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