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Add 6/30 and 35/42

6/30 + 35/42 is 31/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/210 + 175/210 = 42 + 175/210 = 217/210
  5. 217/210 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 6/30 + 35/42 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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