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Add 5/30 and 9/7

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 2/7

5/30 + 9/7 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    9/7 = 9 × 30/7 × 30 = 270/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/210 + 270/210 = 35 + 270/210 = 305/210
  5. 305/210 simplified gives 61/42
  6. So, 5/30 + 9/7 = 61/42
    In mixed form: 119/42

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