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Add 5/6 and 30/35

5/6 + 30/35 is 71/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/210 + 180/210 = 175 + 180/210 = 355/210
  5. 355/210 simplified gives 71/42
  6. So, 5/6 + 30/35 = 71/42
    In mixed form: 129/42

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