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Add 5/35 and 14/30

5/35 + 14/30 is 64/105.

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,
    5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/210 + 98/210 = 30 + 98/210 = 128/210
  5. 128/210 simplified gives 64/105
  6. So, 5/35 + 14/30 = 64/105

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