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Add 7/30 and 3/5

7/30 + 3/5 is 5/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    3/5 = 3 × 6/5 × 6 = 18/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/30 + 18/30 = 7 + 18/30 = 25/30
  5. 25/30 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 7/30 + 3/5 = 5/6

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