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Add 7/35 and 12/30

7/35 + 12/30 is 3/5.

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,
    7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/210 + 84/210 = 42 + 84/210 = 126/210
  5. 126/210 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 7/35 + 12/30 = 3/5

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