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Add 8/30 and 1/35

8/30 + 1/35 is 31/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/210 + 6/210 = 56 + 6/210 = 62/210
  5. 62/210 simplified gives 31/105
  6. So, 8/30 + 1/35 = 31/105

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