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Add 7/3 and 2/30

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

7/3 + 2/30 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    7/3 = 7 × 10/3 × 10 = 70/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/30 + 2/30 = 70 + 2/30 = 72/30
  5. 72/30 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 7/3 + 2/30 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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