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Add 72/2 and 30/35

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 30/35

72/2 + 30/35 is 258/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    72/2 = 72 × 35/2 × 35 = 2520/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    30/35 = 30 × 2/35 × 2 = 60/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/70 + 60/70 = 2520 + 60/70 = 2580/70
  5. 2580/70 simplified gives 258/7
  6. So, 72/2 + 30/35 = 258/7
    In mixed form: 366/7

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