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Add 6/35 and 7/30

6/35 + 7/30 is 17/42.

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,
    6/35 = 6 × 6/35 × 6 = 36/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/210 + 49/210 = 36 + 49/210 = 85/210
  5. 85/210 simplified gives 17/42
  6. So, 6/35 + 7/30 = 17/42

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