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Add 60/2 and 14/35

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 14/35

60/2 + 14/35 is 152/5.

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,
    60/2 = 60 × 35/2 × 35 = 2100/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/70 + 28/70 = 2100 + 28/70 = 2128/70
  5. 2128/70 simplified gives 152/5
  6. So, 60/2 + 14/35 = 152/5
    In mixed form: 302/5

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