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Add 7/35 and 32/30

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 1 2/30

7/35 + 32/30 is 19/15.

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,
    32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/210 + 224/210 = 42 + 224/210 = 266/210
  5. 266/210 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 7/35 + 32/30 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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