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Add 60/2 and 35/30

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 1 5/30

60/2 + 35/30 is 187/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    60/2 = 60 × 15/2 × 15 = 900/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/30 + 35/30 = 900 + 35/30 = 935/30
  5. 935/30 simplified gives 187/6
  6. So, 60/2 + 35/30 = 187/6
    In mixed form: 311/6

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