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Add 5/35 and 42/30

1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 1 12/30

5/35 + 42/30 is 54/35.

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,
    42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/210 + 294/210 = 30 + 294/210 = 324/210
  5. 324/210 simplified gives 54/35
  6. So, 5/35 + 42/30 = 54/35
    In mixed form: 119/35

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