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Add 5/35 and 45/30

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

5/35 + 45/30 is 23/14.

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,
   45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/210 + 315/210 = 30 + 315/210 = 345/210
5. 345/210 simplified gives 23/14
6. So, 5/35 + 45/30 = 23/14
   In mixed form: 19/14

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