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Add 6/2 and 30/35

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 30/35

6/2 + 30/35 is 27/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    6/2 = 6 × 35/2 × 35 = 210/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    30/35 = 30 × 2/35 × 2 = 60/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/70 + 60/70 = 210 + 60/70 = 270/70
  5. 270/70 simplified gives 27/7
  6. So, 6/2 + 30/35 = 27/7
    In mixed form: 36/7

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